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CityLink explores tap-and-go payments, reports ridership gains and 88.6% on-time performance
Summary
A CityLink representative told Abilene’s Mayor’s Advisory Board that the transit agency is pursuing a contactless 'tap-and-go' payment option and evaluating kiosk costs; the agency reported ridership and on-time performance improvements and said a rollout could be possible in June if approvals proceed.
A CityLink representative told the Mayor’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities that the transit agency is pursuing new payment options, including a contactless tap-and-go system and kiosks, and that a public rollout could be possible in June if vendor quotes and internal approvals align.
The CityLink representative said initial kiosk quotes from one vendor were "astronomical," describing them as "well over the 6 figure number," and that the agency is seeking a third vendor that can integrate with existing systems to reduce costs. "I'm…
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