COUNTRY FOCUS : PORTUGAL
Launch of MobiAzores coincides with the second anniversary of UbiRider ’ s global partnership with Mastercard and first public launch in Evora .
MobiAzores goes live with U Service platform to streamli access to mobility on Terceir
Terceira Island , Azores , Portugal
Ubirider , a mobility fintech company and creator of Ubirider Platform , a digital mobilityas-a-service ( MaaS ) platform for transport providers , riders and cities that helps move people , information and payments seamlessly , has announced its newest implementation with MobiAzores bus service on the Island of Terceira , in the Azores , Portugal .
MobiAzores users can now pay on board buses with their contactless bank card , smartphone or smartwatch , quickly and without the need for a physical ticket . This system , called Contactless EMV , is being adopted by many cities worldwide , but Terceira is the first Portuguese island to implement the contactless payment system .
“ We are thrilled to announce the launch of MobiAzores on Terceira Island ,” said Paulo dos Santos , CEO of
UbiRider . “ MobiAzores is the latest addition to the growing list of Grupo Barraqueiro operators utilising UbiRider ’ s technology , joining Trevo , Fertagus , Próximo and Urbanas de Beja . The group ’ s consistent adoption of UbiRider Platform across its operations underscores their satisfaction and trust in the technology . The rapid deployment capabilities of UbiRider ’ s solution are evident as Próximo launched in just six weeks and MobiAzores in merely three .”
Optimising public transport
MobiAzores manages 45 buses on the island of Terceira which serve the public transportation needs , connecting various parts of the island , including the major towns of Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória . The adoption of UbiRider Platform not
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