Dan Balaban

United States

Editor and Publisher at Mobility Payments

Dan Balaban is editor of Mobility Payments

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Masabi Wins Montreal Contract, Beating Out Cubic, Likely Conduent

1 week ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: UK-based Masasbi has won one of its largest contracts to date, with Montreal Transport Authority ARTM, beating both Cubic and likely Conduent, the incumbent. Key Data: CapEx in the contract is only believed to amount to CA$29 million, which is likely for software upgrades to the existing terminals.
Barcelona Transport Agency Sets Date for Launch of Open-Loop Payments–Two Years Late - Mobility Payments

1 week ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: Barcelona transport authority ATM plans to launch its delayed open-loop payments project early next year. The authority has prioritized broader implementation of its closed-loop card program, T-mobilitat.
New Zealand Taps CTO of Country’s Largest Transport Agency to Try to Get National Ticketing Project Back on Track

1 week ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: The New Zealand government has selected a new chief for its National Ticketing Solution, hoping to get the troubled project back on track. Key Data: Auckland’s launch of its own open-loop service is expected to require a difficult integration between the Hitachi Rail terminals and Cubic’s planned back office. Under an earlier timeline, Auckland was to join the planned national ticketing system by late 2026. This is sure to be pushed back.
Opinion: Don’t panic: AESO data centre limits are a red herring

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Graeme Harrison |Dan Chapman |Dan Balaban

Advertisement 1Article contentThe Alberta Electric System Operator’s new 1,200-megawatt cap on large electricity loads understandably has some people warning that Alberta might “miss the AI economy.” That anxiety rests on an old assumption: that tomorrow’s AI infrastructure will sit in ever-bigger, grid-tied campuses. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentIt did — five years ago. But today, the industry is running the other way and taking its money with it.
New Zealand Government Believed to have Dismissed Chief of National Ticketing Program Amid Concerns Over Project Delays

2 weeks ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: The chief of the National Ticketing Solution at the New Zealand Transport Agency is believed to have been dismissed over concerns about project delays. Key Data: Figures show the government had spent NZ$146.4 million (US$88.5 million) on the project through December in capital expenses. The total budget for CapEx was NZ$528 million.
Transport for London Expected to Reveal Winner of Major Revenue-Collection Contract within Weeks

2 weeks ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: After a year-long delay, Transport for London is expected to name the winner of its revenue collection services contract soon. The award decision is a major test for Cubic Transportation Systems. Key Data: • Document: Project Proteus, Call to Competition notice, Nov. 2022.
‘What went Wrong?’: Why Most Vendors were No-Shows When It Came Time to Bid on Warsaw’s Fare Project

2 weeks ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: ZTM procurement problem: Why did only one (local) vendor bid on Warsaw’s large fare-system tender request? Key Data: ZTM only has a budget of PLN 315.5 million (€73.5 million) (US$83.7 million) for the project. The Mint’s bid, when including VAT, came in over that budget at PLN 348.4 million.
New Zealand’s National Ticketing Project Delayed Further; Could be Headed for Major Reset

3 weeks ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: New Zealand government officials have delayed the launch of the National Ticketing Solution again. Sources expect a major project reset. Key Data: The launch in Canterbury was previously pushed back more than once. The initial launch in Canterbury region was originally scheduled to happen in mid-2024.
In-Depth: Washington, D.C., Launches Open-Loop Payments on Subway with Overlay Technology; but Transit Agency Incurs Extra Costs

4 weeks ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: Washington, D.C. transit agency WMATA launched open-loop payments this week after a fast-track rollout using “open-payment overlay” technology. Overlays are designed for quick time to market and low costs, but the scope of the service is limited so far, and the agency appears to have needed expensive help beyond the main vendor from incumbent Cubic and consultants.
Several Vendors Considering Submitting Bids for Miami’s New Fare-System Back Office

1 month ago | mobility-payments.com | Dan Balaban

Article Highlights Key Takeaway: Miami-Dade Transit’s tender request for a new back office is attracting interest from a number of prospective bidders, Mobility Payments has learned. Key Data: The back office contract for the winning vendor–which could also include supply standalone and handheld fare validators–will be worth an estimated $40 million, Mobility Payments has learned.

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9 Jun 25

Transport for London Expected to Reveal Winner of Major Revenue-Collection Contract within Weeks https://t.co/nM9suvDvJX #payments #transitpayments #mobileticketing #contactless #openpayments #ApplePay #AccountBasedTicketing https://t.co/B0dQ9DduqA

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9 Jun 25

‘What went Wrong?’: Why Most Vendors were No-Shows When It Came Time to Bid on Warsaw’s Fare Project https://t.co/kmlvjNZ8RX #payments #transitpayments #mobileticketing #contactless #openpayments #ApplePay #AccountBasedTicketing https://t.co/oIbWLMaUT9

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5 Jun 25

New Zealand’s National Ticketing Project Delayed Further; Could be Headed for Major Reset https://t.co/lnJyW6WGT0 #payments #transitpayments #mobileticketing #contactless #openpayments #ApplePay #AccountBasedTicketing https://t.co/xOLFIOuCsf

Dan Balaban

Articles

Masabi Wins Montreal Contract, Beating Out Cubic, Likely Conduent

Barcelona Transport Agency Sets Date for Launch of Open-Loop Payments–Two Years Late - Mobility Payments

New Zealand Taps CTO of Country’s Largest Transport Agency to Try to Get National Ticketing Project Back on Track

Opinion: Don’t panic: AESO data centre limits are a red herring

New Zealand Government Believed to have Dismissed Chief of National Ticketing Program Amid Concerns Over Project Delays

Transport for London Expected to Reveal Winner of Major Revenue-Collection Contract within Weeks

‘What went Wrong?’: Why Most Vendors were No-Shows When It Came Time to Bid on Warsaw’s Fare Project

New Zealand’s National Ticketing Project Delayed Further; Could be Headed for Major Reset

In-Depth: Washington, D.C., Launches Open-Loop Payments on Subway with Overlay Technology; but Transit Agency Incurs Extra Costs

Several Vendors Considering Submitting Bids for Miami’s New Fare-System Back Office

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Fernando Guillen

Waheeda Harris

Julie L. Kessler

Mia Alberti

Toby Orton

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