Across the United States, many transit agencies, especially community and regional networks, are facing a practical challenge: how to modernize fare collection without increasing operational complexity or costs.
Legacy fareboxes remain expensive to maintain and often fail to meet the needs of today’s riders, particularly in networks where flexibility and accessibility are essential.
At the same time, agencies must balance modernization with real-world constraints: limited resources, diverse rider profiles, and mixed payment habits.
Rather than adding new layers of technology, many transit operators are now looking for ways to simplify fare operations while supporting both cash and digital payments seamlessly.
At the CTAA Expo 2026, Matawan will present an approach designed to bridge this gap between ambition and day-to-day operations.
With WanFare and WanPay, agencies can manage all payment types within a single system, making it easier to operate, maintain, and scale fare services without disrupting existing workflows.
During the event (May 10–13, tradeshow May 12–13), visitors will be able to experience this approach directly stand 1001. Short 5-minute demonstrations will show how transit agencies can move from fragmented fare processes to a more connected and manageable system without heavy infrastructure changes.
The focus is on simplicity, usability, and real operational impact.
This approach is already being applied in live transit environments.
These examples highlight how agencies can modernize fare systems while staying aligned with operational realities.
👉 Visit Stand 1001 to discover how transit agencies can simplify fare management and build more connected, adaptable systems.
You can still explore how Matawan supports transit agencies in modernizing fare collection while keeping operations simple and efficient.
