Now the people who have Debit or credit cards Of the Mastercard or Visa franchises, they can enter the massive transport systems in the country without recharging a card.
The operation is simple: The card is approaching the reader at stations or buses, and the value of the ticket is directly discounted from the savings account or the quota available on the credit card. Digital wallets can also be used on devices such as cell phones and smart watches.
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This scheme is already in operation in the Integrated Mass System of the West (MIO) of Calithe first to enable him completely. This eliminates the obligation to use an exclusive transport system and make recharges at physical points.
“The digitalization of public transport in Cali is a step towards the future; For Mastercard, it means strengthening inclusion and offering all users a modern, reliable and safe experience”He said Federico Martínez, president of Mastercard for Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.
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This occurs after a technological development of the Temporary Union Collection and Technology (UTRYT)concessionary company of the Mass Transportation System of the Valle del Cauca capital manages Metro Cali and the work together with Credibanco.
“Since we arrived at Metro Cali and under guideline of Mayor Eder we have made a great effort to recover and improve the service of mine. And one of the greatest requests of our users has been that we facilitate the way to access the system, so last year we include the renewal of the technological platform as a goal of the District Development Plan, and in a joint work with our UTRYT technological ally, we contribute the hardware, renewing in 2024 all the validation equipment, and the UTRYT the development and implementation of the software that we have been implementing in this 2025. This is the first big step in that purpose, not the only one, very soon we will have new advances that will further facilitate the travel experience of our users“He explained Álvaro Rengifo, president of Metro Cali.
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This advance is possible thanks to the adoption of open circuit technology that allows users to pay their trips with mastercard bank cards and visa with unpaid technology, similar to how they do in supermarkets, restaurants and other shops.
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“The adoption of open payments without contact in public transport, as evidenced by mine modernization in Cali, reflects the potential of technology to transform urban mobility in Latin America. These innovations allow us to move towards more connected, efficient and inclusive cities, facilitating user life and promoting financial inclusion”He said Adriana Cárdenas, General Manager for Visa in Colombia.
“In Credibanco we are leaders and pioneers in the transformation of payments by transport, marking a very important milestone by massifying the use of digital payment means in 100% of Mio’s buses and stations in Cali. This integration represents a significant advance towards a mobility focused on user’s well -being. Our goal is that Colombians can pay their public transport safely and practically, using their digital cards and wallets. To achieve this, as a payment network, we work hand in hand with mine, utryt, mastercard and visa, so that this operation is up to what Cali needs“said Felipe Acevedo president of Credibanco.
Juan Martín Murillo Herrera
Portfolio journalist
