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TCRP Synthesis J-07/Topic SH-19 [Final (Synthesis)]

Considering the Unbanked in Cashless Fare Payment at Point of Service for Bus/Demand Response Services
[ TCRP J-07 (Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Practices) ]

  Project Data
Funds: $45,000
Authorization to Begin Work: 5/24/2019 -- estimated
Staff Responsibility: Mariela Garcia-Colberg
Research Agency: University of Tennesse
Principal Investigator: Candace Brakewood
Comments: Completed. Published as TCRP Synthesis 163
Fiscal Year: 2019

This study will inform transit executives and board members on the effects of going cashless at point of service to the unbanked population’s access to public transportation. The study will focus on operational, financial, policy and regulatory considerations in no longer accepting cash on board bus or demand response vehicles. Research is completed and the final report can be found here as TCRP Synthesis 163.

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