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Integrating Smartcards in to The Fare System in BusesAnd Rapid
Transportation Systems in TaipeiMetropolitan AreaStudent: Li-Chu
Lin Advisor: Dr. Cheng-ch''uan HuangInstitute of Traffic
and TransportationNational Chiao Tung UniversityABSIRACTThe
application of smartcards is increasing. In transportation, we
use it in systems including railroads, buses, MRT, Taxis,
parking, tolls, etc. To solve the problem of fare system in
buses and MRT systems in Taipei effectively, we integrate
smartcards into the fare system. Therefore, the goal in this
stage is to reach the point where "one single cards can need to
get around in Taipei".The purpose of this study is to discuss
the development and application in automatic electronic fare
collection systems in MT systems all over the world, and examine
the present fare system in buses and MRT systems in Taipei
metropolitan area. Secondary, to analyze the effect of the fare
integration system and the need of users, operators, and
governmental managers. The establishment of appropriate type of
organization is also discussed and evaluated. According to the
result, the best alternative selling Center clearing center,
multiple cards and selling units. According to the results of
benefit/cost analysis, this alternative will provide IRR
(internal rate of return) higher than the reasonable rate of
return on investment used by the operators of buses and MRT
systems. The present value of annual net benefit is positive
which means this is a feasible solution.Keyword: smartcard, fare
integration, benefit/cost analysisii
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