The specific system installed in a metro bus system to scan metro coins and cards can vary depending on the city or region where the system is located. However, in general, these systems are usually electronic fare collection systems that use a combination of hardware and software components to process payments and manage rider accounts.
The hardware components of an electronic fare collection system typically include a farebox or validator device that is installed on the bus, as well as various sensors and scanners that are used to read and process the information stored on metro coins or cards.
When a rider wants to pay for their bus fare using a metro coin or card, they will typically insert the coin into the farebox or tap the card against the validator device. The sensor or scanner on the device will then read the information stored on the coin or card, such as the account balance or the type of fare that the rider has purchased.
Once the information has been processed, the fare collection system will deduct the appropriate amount from the rider’s account balance and record the transaction in the system’s database. The system may also provide the rider with a receipt or confirmation of the transaction.
Overall, electronic fare collection systems are designed to make it easier and more convenient for riders to pay for their bus fares, while also providing transit agencies with more accurate and efficient methods for managing rider accounts and collecting revenu