The solution must include the following components: 1. Fare Collection and Payment Options a. Support for multiple payment methods: i. Tap-to-pay ii. Mobile app payment iii. Reloadable fare cards iv. Paper passes b. Reloadable cards must be available through multiple loading options, both online and in-person. 2. Trip Planning Tool a. A user-friendly trip planner integrated into the fare system for real-time route information and navigation assistance. 3. System Branding and Advertising a. Full JET branding on user interfaces and fare media b. Advertising capabilities on fare card readers 4. Fare Management Features a. Fare capping capabilities to ensure equity for riders b. Multiple pass types (e.g., day, week, month) c. Route-specific fare configurations (e.g., special events, special routes, fare types) d. Ability to configure a single fare card for both Paratransit and Fixed Route services
