Smart City Platform
for Urban Transport Management
Key Figures
2.5 years
of development and iterative improvements.
100+ buses
equipped with the smart ticket validation system.
3 international teams
worldwide collaboration (hardware production in China, software development in Europe, and installation in Mexico).
Owerview
A private transportation company in Mexico partnered with Mobian to create a comprehensive urban transport management ecosystem.
The solution includes a user-friendly mobile application for passengers to manage routes and payments and a custom onboard ticket validation system using NFC and QR codes. The platform operates seamlessly in offline mode, ensuring uninterrupted service. Over 2.5 years, Mobian collaborated with international teams to deliver and enhance this innovative system.
Client Challenges
Expanding an event planner app into a full-featured smart transport management system.
Designing and integrating a ticket validation box for buses, capable of reading NFC and QR codes, while functioning offline.
Ensuring synchronization and preventing duplicate or lost transactions in areas with limited or no internet coverage.
Providing transparency and visibility for transportation companies to monitor passenger traffic and improve communication with users.
Coordinating across international teams for hardware production in China, software development in Europe, and installation in Mexico.
Solution
Mobian strengthened the client’s team and delivered a modular, scalable platform:
Technologies and Architecture:
- Passenger App:
- Android: Kotlin, MVVM, RxKotlin, Coroutines, NFC module integration.
- iOS: Swift, MVVM, Alamofire.
- Ticket Vending Machine/Validator:
- Custom Android-powered device with QR/Barcode reader, NFC module, and hardware integration with the bus onboard computer.
Key Features:
- Mobile Wallet: Supports real-money top-ups and ticket purchases in-app.
- Route and Schedule Integration: Allows passengers to view bus routes, find nearby stations, and check schedules.
- Smart Ticket Validation System: Installed on buses, the system validates tickets via NFC and QR codes and syncs data when connectivity is restored.
- Offline Mode: Ensures reliable operation and prevents data loss during service interruptions.
Ongoing Improvements:
- Regular updates to the mobile wallet and system features.
- Development of an NFC-based wallet module, enabling seamless tap-to-pay functionality akin to Apple Pay.
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