Ticket gates and metro turnstiles providing automatic fare collection for public transport systems that combine high passenger throughput and safety with reliability, robustness and effective prevention of fare evasion.
As fuel costs continue to soar, many people are turning to public transport as a way to get around their lives while cutting costs. And as the number of passengers continues to increase, it is becoming more important than ever to implement systems that allow for safe, economic and efficient passenger flows – without compromising on ease of movement.
Gunnebo can assist by providing solutions that establish the optimal infrastructure for the innovative delivery of services while optimising the flow of passengers in and out of your various locations.
It is not uncommon to see off-board fare collection systems in place at metros and other public transport stations. There was a time when this involved ticket booths inhabited by an actual person or conductors punching tickets onboard a train. Now modern technology has evolved to the point where people can use public transport without interacting with a single employee.
The first efforts at simplifying and speeding up the process of entering the system tended to use rotating turnstiles. Nowadays it is not uncommon to see access control mechanisms that use retractable wing gates, which can be a more efficient option for certain applications.
The turnstile, otherwise known as a tripod gate, is still one of the most common access control systems in use around the world. However, many rapid transit systems are slowly switching to swing gates because they provide a more professional appearance and help reduce fare evasion. In systems where instances of fare evasion are high, or there is little oversight from fare agents, some authorities have opted for the use of full panel gates instead.
Gunnebo is known for providing high-quality products that are innovative and reliable. In fact, every single security gate we design is subjected to rigorous testing during the development phase. This is how we have established ourselves as world leaders in access control solutions for over 30 years and how we can comfortably assure every customer that we deliver nothing but the best.
We are happy to to discuss the various metro ticket gate solutions we have on offer, as well as experienced guidance on which one would be best suited to your needs. Our team of product experts are spread around the world and are always happy to provide the answers you’re looking for. Contact us today to find out more about access control and fare collection systems, and how Gunnebo can help you improve your revenues while keeping your passengers comfortable at all times.
