Campus Bus Fare Collection System

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Update time : 2025-08-13 14:30:25

I. Core Functions

  1. Integrated Electronic Payments
    Supports multiple payment methods including IC cards, QR codes (WeChat Pay/Alipay), facial recognition, and NFC. Funds are settled instantly, eliminating the need for cash.
  2. Identity Verification & Attendance Tracking
    Automatically records boarding time/location when students/employees swipe cards or scan faces, syncing data with attendance systems for unified management.
  3. Revenue Sharing & Financial Management
    Enables multi-party revenue distribution (e.g., schools/transport providers) and generates automated consumption reports, reducing manual accounting costs.
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II. Hardware Configuration

  • On-board Terminals‌: Dedicated fare collection devices (e.g., Cardlan CL-1306) with shockproof and high-temperature resistance for bus environments.
  • Peripheral Devices‌: Card issuance/recharge machines, data collectors, management software, and contactless IC cards.

III. Use Case Scenarios

Scenario Case Study Outcome
University Shuttles Zhuhai College IC Card System Streamlined top-ups, improved service efficiency, digital campus advancement
Corporate Commuter Buses Shenzhen HC SX Tech Solution Integrated employee attendance & payment management
K-12 School Buses Guangzhou Meijia Kindergarten Smart Bus Real-time parental notifications, enhanced child safety

IV. Leading Suppliers

  1. Cardlan Technology‌: Specialized bus card readers & management systems for multi-scene adaptation.
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V. Implementation Value

  • Efficiency Boost‌: Payment time reduced from minutes to seconds, minimizing queues.
  • Cost Optimization‌: Automated reconciliation lowers manual errors, cutting long-term operational costs.
  • Enhanced Security‌: Real-name boarding ensures passenger safety with traceable data.
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