cubic services One team for all your transit fare collection needs
In today’s transit market, Cubic is helping public transport operators achieve their high-performance goals for safe and efficient passenger services. We team with our customers to turn their fare collection systems into strategic assets that reduce costs, create new revenue sources and reinforce a positive experience for their patrons.
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We are specialists in fare collection operations and maintenance When our customers entrust their fare collection operations to Cubic, we add: •
Experienced management and operations staff that know how to run the fare collection side of your operation so you don’t have to;
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Confidence that your revenues are accounted for and secure, day in and day out;
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Assurance that your fare collection infrastructure works so your customers enjoy the ultimate experience in convenience and flexibility in their travel;
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Guaranteed Performance that matches or exceeds the highest standards in the transit industry;
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Leadership in technology and innovation that will keep your fare collection business on track, protect your investment in infrastructure and support opportunities for added revenue generators for your agency.
Cubic is your best choice for operations and maintenance services. You can count on us to be the Team One / One Team for all your fare collection needs.
Our Comprehensive Offering Performance you can measure Cubic’s services are comprehensive – and customized. We can manage your entire operation, or parts of it, depending on your requirements. We are a trusted adviser who will assess your needs and recommend a business approach that makes sense. You will have access to the right skills at the right time, to achieve the desired results. Following is a summary of Cubic Services to familiarize you with our scope: •
Management Services interacts at the executive level and manages all aspects of contract delivery and ongoing operational services.
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Customer Support Services handles incoming calls from customers, performs mail processing and data entry, and fulfills customer requests including those generated via the web.
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Business Support Services performs all the business servicing functions needed to support an AFC program, including financial reporting, account settlement, media management and distribution, and fare policy implementation.
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Central Systems Services maintains the fare collection network, central system hardware and applications, as well as monitors, operates and maintains the central computer systems on a daily basis.
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Operation Services manages service calls from the Transit Authority, Transit Operators, subcontractors and third party agents such as retailers who are participating in the AFC program, provides technical help desk support, dispatch services, subject matter expertise for applications and maintenance, and operational analysis expertise.
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Asset Management Services provides the field and workshop maintenance as well as inventory control services for all fielded AFC devices and systems.
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At Cubic Services, we’re Team One, and the One Team you can count on.
Account Management A legacy of experience With more than 50 million passengers a day riding our systems around the globe, our customers can see why we are trusted worldwide. Cubic’s services are being used in public transportation to improve operations, provide better service to transit customers, and help transit providers put technical and operational innovations into practice. TransLink® - building the largest regional system in the U.S. The latest example is in the San Francisco Bay Area where Cubic is delivering the full range of operational services for the TransLink® regional smart card system for our customer the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. When completed, more than 27 operators providing bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry services to 1 million riders daily in 9 counties will offer seamless interoperability and interagency travel. Cubic has delivered a completely hosted system with end-to-end support. We provide the full range of services including equipment maintenance, field services, workshop repairs, inventory control systems, expert Help Desk support with issue-tracking systems, central system hosting and system performance monitoring and optimization. We also operate a customer service center that manages all account requests for participating agencies, card distribution and reload network management, as well as financial transaction processing, funds management and distribution across agencies, banking services for credit and debit card acceptance and comprehensive daily management reports. go card – the most advanced fare collection system in Australia We are also delivering services in Brisbane, Australia, where we have created the go card system, an automated intelligent
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business network for reporting and management operations. This Cubic-designed fare collection and revenue management system connects 20 major public and private regional operators. Our customer Translink Transit Authority relies on Cubic for a full spectrum of support services, including central ticketing system and network operations, marketing support, regional clearing and settlement. Other essential services include card management, card distribution, retail agents management, cardholder support services and asset management services. Oyster® Card – London’s most popular way to travel London’s Oyster® card system is another Cubic success story, where supporting the world’s most comprehensive system is a demanding job. Having designed, manufactured, and commissioned the system from the ground up, Cubic is dedicated to managing, monitoring, and maintaining London’s fare collection equipment and providing a wide range of technical support services for the entire system. We provide service for more than 20,000 devices across the massive London Underground, rail and bus network, and remote ticketing sites. Cubic recently signed the Future Ticketing Agreement to deliver all services for Transport for London until 2013.
At Your Service How can we help you run your business more efficiently? Cubic provides a versatile and comprehensive service offering that agencies may tailor to their unique requirements. The chart below illustrates examples of where and how we are meeting needs of operators around the world.
Engineering Support
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Operations Support
Help Desk
Web
System Maintenance
Revenue Collection
Accounting
Retail
Media Management and Distribution
Systems Operations
Central Systems Services
Business Support
Web
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Call Center
On-site Management
Patron
Field Services and Maintenance Management
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We’ve been here since the beginning. And our stability is among our greatest strengths. Trust, responsibility, safety, convenience, appeal and increased revenue – these can all be part of your operation.
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Our Strength/Our Differentiators We paved the way for modern fare collection •
We designed, supplied and installed the underlying technology for most of the large fare collection systems in the US, as well as major systems around the world including London, Brisbane and Sydney;
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As trusted advisers, we have the greatest domain expertise and experience, allowing us to reliably bring innovative solutions to transit and deliver best-in-class services to our customers and their patrons;
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We’re the largest fare collection systems and services provider in the industry, and commit ourselves to long-term relationships with many of our customers.
The implementation of an automated fare collection solution has many rewards for the patrons and for transit agencies and operators, including increased convenience, security and planning capabilities that promote increased ridership, cost reductions and an enhanced public image and benefits that protect your brand. Cubic Services stands ready to support the transit community by bringing years of experience in building state-of-the-art automated fare collection solutions and providing the services required to ensure a continuously successful and ever-expanding program.
We believe there’s no substitute for experience or long-term relationships As a public transportation professional, every decision you make has far-reaching effects. You want and need a system and service provider you can trust. We want the opportunity to earn your trust every day by providing superior services. We can help you with one facet of your operation, or assume the entire responsibility for design, implementation and management – leaving you to do what you do best – move passengers, on time and with the utmost security and safety. We’ve been here since the beginning. And our stability is among our greatest strengths. Trust, responsibility, safety, convenience, appeal and increased revenue – these can all be part of your operation.
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Contact us and see how we can help you achieve your goals. Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. World Headquarters 5650 Kearny Mesa Road San Diego, CA 92111 USA Telephone: +1-858-268-3100 Fax: +1-858-292-9987 www.cubic.com Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. 1800 Sutter Street #900 Concord, CA 94520 Telephone: +1-925-686-8200 Fax: +1-925-686-8259 Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. Worldwide Production Center 1308 South Washington Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 USA Telephone: +1-931-455-8524 Fax: +1-931-455-265 Cubic Transportation Systems (Australia) Pty Limited Level 2 333 Adelaide Street Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia Telephone: + 61-7-3232-1000 Fax: + 61-7-3232-1085 Cubic Transportation Systems Ltd. AFC House Honeycrock Lane Salfords, Redhill, Surrey RH1 5LA Telephone: + 44-1737-782200 Fax: + 44-1737-789759