A government authority in Kansas is seeking information from vendors regarding the provision of advanced mass transit fare collection technology services. The current system supports fixed route bus service operating Monday through Saturday within city limits and includes ADA paratransit services operating concurrently. Essential requirements for the future system include retaining current fare collection features while introducing mobile ticketing, account-based systems, and support for new fare media.

Additional expectations include the capability to issue either printed or electronic transfers or change cards, seamless integration with Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) and Automatic Passenger Counter (APC) technologies for detailed ridership analytics, and consistency of the fare collection system across multiple platforms, services, and with third-party transportation providers. The system should also allow for integration with external organizational user IDs, utilize cloud-based data storage, and feature user-friendly reporting software. A reliable preventive maintenance regimen is required to ensure ongoing system performance.