A tender to replace the current electronic ticketing system will close on December 1. In a statement from the Fiji Government, work is in progress to implement a new e-ticketing system for public buses.
This is being done in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Transport, Fiji Bus Operators Association, Land Transport Authority, and other relevant stakeholders.
The tender, along with accompanying terms of reference, was advertised on November 11.
“The current e-ticketing system was launched in October 2017 and has over 1.9 million registered cards and 2.5 million disposable cards issued since its launch,” the statement said.
“The system has been credited with improving the efficiency and transparency of the bus industry and has made it easier for passengers to pay their fares.
“The e-ticketing system is currently used by all 57 bus companies in Fiji – supporting both long-haul and short-haul bus services and is managed by Vodafone Fiji Ltd.”
According to the statement, the current e-ticketing system is approaching the end of its operational life, thus the technical working group was tasked with assessing the challenges of the current e-ticketing system.
“The tender is to invite qualified and experienced firms, agencies, system integrators, and solution providers to express their interest in participating in the procurement and implementation of a cutting-edge electronic ticketing system.
According to Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, the new system will not only modernise the existing public transportation fare collection processes but also pave the way for its expansion to other modes of public service transportation alongside the maritime sector.
