Conduent Deploys EMV Payment System for Navigazione Laghi

Conduent Deploys EMV Payment System for Navigazione Laghi

The contactless payment system simplifies transactions for passengers by enabling tap-in and tap-out payments using the on-board validators with contactless debit and credit cards, as well as NFC-enabled digital wallets. 

Conduent Transportation has implemented a new EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) contactless payment system for Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi, the government agency of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport that operates a fleet of boats on Lakes Maggiore, Garda, and Como in Northern Italy. 

This marks one of the first EMV contactless payment systems deployed for boat transportation in Italy.

The new contactless payment system simplifies transactions for passengers by enabling tap-in and tap-out payments using the on-board validators with contactless debit and credit cards, as well as NFC-enabled digital wallets. 

The advancement modernises the fare structure and facilitates the digitalisation of payments, making travel more seamless and efficient. This new solution enhances on-board accessibility, facilitating a smooth travel experience for the 12 million passengers Navigazione Laghi serves annually.

“Operating an efficient, passenger-friendly boat fleet is vital to the transportation network on Lakes Maggiore, Garda, and Como, which are some of Italy’s most visited destinations,” said Pietro Marrapodi, Government Manager at Navigazione Laghi.

“As part of the public tender won by Conduent, we first introduced electronic ticketing, and now we’ve further enhanced the system with EMV contactless payment. This upgrade gives passengers more flexible ticketing options, ensuring a seamless travel experience.”

Jean-Charles Zaia, President, Transit Solutions at Conduent, said, “Navigazione Laghi’s adoption of contactless EMV payment systems reflects a global shift toward digitalised ticketing.” 

“Across the world, transportation authorities are modernising their systems, encouraging wider adoption of EMV payment methods. Contactless EMV solutions make travel easier for passengers while enabling dynamic and flexible fare management – key benefits of public transport digitalisation.”

Conduent Transportation is a provider of streamlined, high-volume mobility services and solutions, spanning tolling and advanced transit systems, which enhance the services provided by transportation agencies to benefit the citizens who use them. 

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