The Tasmanian Government has selected Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), part of the Cubic Corporation, to provide a new smart ticketing solution for Tasmania’s public transport system.

The system will feature the latest fare collection technology to make travel across the state more affordable and convenient.

The phased implementation of the smart ticket solution is planned for 2026.

© Cubic Transport Systems

Tasmania’s Minister for Transport, the Hon. Eric Abetz and Cubic Vice President and General Manager Dino Beverakis announced the multi-year contract on Monday 23 September 2024 in Hobart, Tasmania.

Hon. Eric Abetz said:

This world’s leading smart ticketing system gives you more options for planning and paying for your travel. This will speed up boarding and make using public transport more convenient. This is an excellent example of resource sharing between jurisdictions for the benefit of Tasmanians.

The new system will leverage the advanced account-based ticketing solution that Cubic currently provides to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). This innovative and collaborative approach means Tasmania will have access to a fully functional account-based system that is typically deployed across much larger regions.

Mr Beverakis said:

This collaboration is the first of its kind and aims to create an integrated public transport network across multiple jurisdictions. This was made possible thanks to the vision of the Tasmanian and Queensland governments along with Kubik.

Work on the new smart ticket system will begin in October 2024, with a phased implementation planned for 2026. It will provide integrated fares for multiple operators, allowing for interchanges, fare caps and true multi-operator and multi-modal fare policies.

Mr Beverakis said:

This fully functional account-based system will help ensure transport equity for Tasmanian residents and visitors and demonstrate a potential model for smaller towns to use technology typically only available in larger jurisdictions.

This article was originally published by Cubic Transportation Systems.

Tags