Smart Ticketing System

Public transportation infrastructure is currently encountering challenges regarding the efficiency of fare collection mechanisms, passenger congestion, transparency, and making decisions based on data. The following paper introduces a Smart Ticketing System that utilizes digital, contactless, and cashless technologies for improving fare collection mechanisms. The proposed system utilizes Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Near Field Communication (NFC), QR code scanning, smart cards, mobile wallets, GSM/Wi-Fi communication modules, and cloud infrastructure for enabling seamless and automated ticket validation. The proposed system allows passengers to tap their smart cards, scan QR codes, or use mobile applications for fare collection. The fare is automatically calculated depending on the journey parameters. The proposed system has several advantages, including faster boarding times, minimized human error, and no fare evasion. The proposed system allows for an interactive web application with features such as mapping, dynamic navigation, and recalculation of routes in case of any disruptions. The proposed system ensures access control, encryption, and communication protocols that are used for maintaining privacy and complying with cybersecurity standards. The proposed system is scalable and can be integrated with multimodal transport infrastructure without making any major changes