Within the scope of the modernization of its operations support system, the STO gave Dessau the mandate to replace existing system (cutover) with a new system based on GPS and automatic toll, including a detailed plan of the solution.  Dessau was the designated integrator for the implementation of a new computerized ticket validation system on STO’s 180 buses.  Phase 2 of the project consisted in integrating the GPS to enable the STO to improve and facilitate distribution, collection, validation and ticket control, set up new rate structures, better adapted to the population’s needs, and obtain improved management data for planning and operations. This mandate consisted in implementing a technology based on contactless smart cards to eventually reduce other methods of payments such as cash and correspondence. 

Dessau was given the mandate of implementing and commissioning the system on a turnkey basis. 

Services provided

• Detailed design and master plan (in collaboration with GMSI)

• Integration with existing systems

• Modification and adaptation of application software

• Tests and evaluation plans

• Project management

• Detailed design

• Customization of application software (operation centre, ticketing system)

• Installation of on-board equipment (ticket validation, cabling, CPU, dispatch, etc.)

• Integration with automatic passenger counting system

• System documentation

• Integration tests and commissioning

• Operator training

• Participation in STO’s communication plan

• Procurement
  

Unique aspects

This project integrates smartcard technology, electronic toll collection, automatic passenger counting, interconnection with computer system and mobile communications within client’s operational procedures.