Fare devices built
for everyday use
Designed for speed and reliability at every tap.
Explore the solutionThe point where every journey begins
Fare devices stand on the frontline of bus networks. Validators, gates, handheld inspection devices and POS machines need to work quickly and consistently under pressure. They must handle high passenger volumes, multiple payment types and tough operating conditions without fail. Trapeze’s fare devices support accurate ticketing, smooth boarding and reliable revenue collection where it matters most.
Some devices work better than others
Performance under pressure
Trapeze ticket validators
Fast, reliable validation keeps boarding smooth and fares accurate.
- Read QR codes and contactless smart cards in milliseconds
- Used onboard buses and within station access points
- Optional onboard ticket issuance and QR code printing
- Configurable to match fare policies, routes and sales models
Trapeze automatic access gates
Control entry and exit at stations while maintaining flow and reducing fare evasion.
- Validate QR codes, smart cards and other approved media
- Manage high passenger volumes at peak times
- Configurable layouts, including accessible and bi-directional gates
- Integrated with fare systems for secure and controlled access
Trapeze inspector devices
Portable tools for verifying tickets and enforcing fare policies across the network.
- Validate tickets using QR codes, smart cards and other media
- Issue penalty notices and print receipts in the field
- Capture and record transactions in real time
- Secure connectivity to central systems for reporting and control
Trapeze ticket office machines
A complete workstation for issuing, managing and administering fare products.
Trapeze point-of-sale devices
Extend ticket sales beyond stations through agents and retail partners.
Devices just don’t support the system, they define it
Next-level arrival time prediction
Real-time vehicle position
Each bus continuously sends its location, speed and progress back to the system. This gives a live view of where every bus is and how it is performing across the network.
Route progress monitoring
The system tracks how far each bus has travelled along its route and how much distance remains. This is used to calculate how long it will take to reach upcoming stops.
Historical travel time analysis
Past journey data is used to understand how long different parts of a route typically take, including peak periods, quieter times and seasonal changes.
Adaptive prediction algorithms
Arrival times are calculated using a combination of live vehicle data, recent journey conditions, historical patterns and timetable data. These inputs are continuously balanced to maintain accuracy as conditions change.
Integration with traffic information systems
Traffic conditions, incidents and roadworks can be fed into the system to adjust predictions in real time, helping reflect delays as they happen.
Continuous prediction updates
As buses move, arrival times are constantly recalculated and updated across all passenger information channels, ensuring the latest information is always shown.
Smooth journeys, secure revenue
Trapeze fare devices help you move passengers faster and manage fare collection more reliably.
Move passengers through faster
Validate tickets in milliseconds at buses and stations, helping passengers move through the network even at peak times.
Accept more ways to pay
Support QR codes, smart cards and mobile payments, making it easier for passengers to use your network.
Protect revenue at every stage
Reduce fare evasion and ensure fares are validated accurately with gates and inspector devices.
Reduce downtime across your network
Reliable hardware reduces failures and maintenance demands, helping services run without disruption.
Track ticketing activity in real time
Capture and feed data into central systems in real time, giving you a clear view of usage and revenue.
Extend access beyond stations
Enable agents and retail partners to sell tickets and load value, expanding access for passengers.
How Trapeze fare devices work
Trapeze fare devices operate reliably across your network. Central control, flexible connectivity and consistent fare handling keep fares accurate and services running on time.
Centralised configuration and updates
Devices are configured during the commissioning stage of the project and then managed through the back office. Fare rules, software updates, blacklists and time settings are sent from the back office to each device. At the same time, transaction data, customer data and device alerts are sent back to the back office.
Reliable connectivity with offline operation
Devices connect to central systems using Wi-Fi, fibre or cellular networks, depending on the network setup. If a connection is not available, devices continue to operate using stored fare rules and blacklists. Once the connection returns, all stored transactions are sent to the back office.
Data capture and revenue reconciliation
Each device captures and processes data based on its role. Validators checking and enforcing the validity of a QR code or smart card. Ticket office machines issue tickets, load value onto smart cards and support end-of-shift reconciliation. Inspector devices check ticket validity and record inspections. All transaction data is sent to the back office for reporting and reconciliation.
Consistent fare rules across all devices
Fare rules are set and managed in the back office. These rules are distributed to all devices, so fares are applied in the same way across buses, stations and sales points.
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