Total Control
over Fare Policy
Change how you manage fares and change the experience.
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As your network grows, so should your fare policies. Adaptable fare systems keep everything running smoothly, now and in the future. With the right tools, you can control how fare policies are applied, making management simpler and more efficient. We helps transport providers design and manage fare policies that scale as your network grows. Trapeze supports digital ticketing and mobile money, so passengers can pay easily. We also integrate with other transport modes and provides data for smarter, more integrated planning.
Why some transport providers fail to keep pace
Transport providers fall behind when fare policies become harder to manage and apply consistently. This often happens across a mix of legacy systems and newer payment methods:
- Multiple services make it difficult to apply consistent fare rules.
- Transport providers must balance affordable fares with the need to cover costs and invest in infrastructure.
- Manual collection and outdated systems make new fare models harder to introduce.
- Creating new fare products, discounts or concessions is slow and difficult to manage.
- Outdated systems make it harder to track ridership and see where revenue comes from.
Where operators, fares and data collide
Bus networks rarely run in isolation. That means journeys can involve multiple operators, different fare types and high ticket volumes across channels. While integrated ticketing makes travel easier for passengers, it makes revenue harder to manage. Authorities need to deal with complex fares, meet transparency requirements, and avoid disputes, often working with data spread across different systems. There isn’t always a clear way to bring it together.
Unify fare policies in one system
The cost of outdated rules
Poor inputs lead to bad splits
Make fare management simpler
and faster
You need a system that streamlines fare policies. One that’s low-cost, flexible and designed for African transport authorities.
Modernise your systems
Trapeze’s digital fare management reduces administrative work and cash handling. The system is low–cost and flexible enough for African transport authorities.
Track revenue in real time
Accurate fare calculations and live tracking show you exactly how much revenue you’re generating, so you can manage budgets with confidence.
Ensure fares are fair
Create fare policies that balance affordability with sustainable transport funding. Consistent pricing across all bus routes means fairness for all passengers.
Connect all services
Policies can be applied across buses, BRT and rail. An integrated system creates a smoother, more efficient experience for everyone.
Prepare for smart mobility
Trapeze supports digital ticketing and mobile money, so passengers can pay easily. Trapeze also integrates with other transport modes and provides data for smarter, more integrated planning.
Flexible fare policy management
We helps you manage every aspect of fare policies, from setting prices to handling subsidies. Supporting mobile money, this system is low-cost, flexible and designed for African transport authorities.
Fare rules and policy engine
Setting fare rules like transfer policies, peak pricing and fare caps is simple. The system is low-cost and flexible, supports mobile money and lets you respond quickly as transport needs change.
Passenger concessions and subsidies
Manage government-supported programs for students, seniors and other subsidised categories effortlessly. All passengers get fair, affordable travel options no matter their situation.
Multimodal network integration
System-based calculation of revenue shares across operators, designed to handle high volumes of data without manual effort.
Multi-channel ticketing support
Smart cards, mobile tickets, QR codes and contactless payments make it easier for passengers to pay, no matter how they choose to travel.
Data insights and reporting
Understand ridership, revenue and policy impact. This information helps you make informed decisions and improve your service over time.
Centralised policy management
Fare policies can be updated quickly and efficiently. There are no long processes or system disruptions, so you can easily make adjustments as needs change.
What authorities say
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