Latin America is experiencing rapid urbanization and population growth and has an increasing demand for public transport. Telpo T20, the smart bus validator, has been widely applied on buses in Latin America and effectively improves public transport efficiency.
Nowadays, public transport in Latin America is taking on some new features.
More fare collection methods
As contactless payment is winning more popularity, payment options offered by buses are more diversified in Latin America. Most bus operators have introduced advanced fare collection systems to support current mainstream payment methods, such as bankcards, transit cards, QR codes, face payments, etc.
Booming BRT
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is a cost-effective, fast and large-capacity urban public transit system. According to the data, 61% of BRT journeys happen in Latin America. BRT which can contain more passengers and provide a more comfortable experience is boosting to satisfy the growing demands for public transport. Thus, automated fare collection is in growing demand.
Digitalization
All industries are turning to digitalization and the public transport industry is no exception. Latin America is dedicated to building a public transportation network to obtain detailed and accurate data to understand the needs of bus riders and provide more professional services.
Telpo T20 is a smart bus validator that fully caters to the current public transport trend in South America.
Distinguished advantages of Telpo validator T20
1.Leading protection level
To ensure that the bus validator can operate normally under the special circumstances of buses, Telpo T20 adopts industrial-grade material and has a leading protection level (IK08 and IP65). The 7-inch screen is readable under sunlight and is durable enough under harsh conditions.
2.Superior performance
In addition to being robust enough, Telpo T20 has a superior performance which is running on Android 12 OS and is equipped with Quad-core 2.0 GHz RAM, and 16GB Flash Memory.
3.Multiple tap-to-pay methods
With a QR code scanner, NFC reader and camera built-in, the Telpo bus validator supports mainstream non-contact payment methods including transit cards, bank cards, e-wallets, paper tickets, face payments, etc.
4.Full connectivity
Telpo bus validator T20 supports 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual-frequency GPS, etc. Besides, 8 SAM slots are provided to be compatible with multiple operators.
5.Easy installation and maintenance
Telpo T20 supports a pole mount kit that includes a quick-release mechanism, which makes it easy to install and maintain. Additionally, a security locker can avoid the leakage of the hard switch, and protect the validator from sabotage.
Telpo T20 can bring benefits to both bus operators and passengers, empowering smart public transport in South America.
1.Improved boarding efficiency
By offering various digital payment options, Telpo T20 fully satisfies the needs of bus riders. They don’t have to count the notes and just need to tap to pay. Every passenger spends less time in fare collection and the boarding time will be shortened greatly.
2.More efficient management
The full connectivity makes bus operators know the operating situations in real-time. By systematically knowing about the operating data, the operators can understand the travel needs of passengers from different regions, and they can adjust the operating strategy according to the ridership.
3.Enhanced passenger satisfaction
As mentioned above, passengers could get access to diversified payment options, improved boarding efficiency, and more professional services. As operators input more buses in the region with higher ridership, passengers’ time waiting for buses will be saved and they will enjoy a more comfortable journey.
Telpo is a smart public transport terminal and solution provider founded in 1999 and has been dedicated to empowering smart public transport. Telpo ticket validator T20 has served customers from 120+ countries and won wide recognition. Welcome to contact us for more details. Let’s contribute to smart transportation!
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