Wayfarer200 – Driver Console

Wayfarer200 is a new generation driver console developed by Flowbird as part of its Smart Transport programme to support the emergence of Smart Cities.

The platform integrates ticketing and validation in one holistic design, supporting multiple smartcard formats which include: Mifare, EMV bank cards & CIPURSE; and QR Code barcodes.

It has a built-in GPS for Automatic Stage Change, 4G connectivity for Real Time Information and Fleet Management, 2-way Driver Messaging for Control Room Systems, and integrates to 3rd party Scheduling Systems, vehicle telematics, voice radio systems, CCTV, and passenger Wi-Fi. It utilises many of the existing Wayfarer data sets and configuration files, and is compatible with other Wayfarer ticket machines.

The console, ideal for buses, trams, trains and metros, and integrated multi-modal transport networks, communicates with Flowbird’s TMS 2 Back Office Solution, offering web-based reporting and system configuration. It can also function as a Point of Sale terminal.

In addition, Wayfarer200 provides key management data and reports, including passenger buying patterns, that help to enhance efficiency, optimise services, reduce fraud, improve revenue management and monitor Performance by Driver / Operator / Route.

Wayfarer200 can interface with remote Smart Card Validators, such as the Flowbird Axio Touch to provide a fully integrated system aligned to today’s modern ticketing requirements.

Connects to the Wayfarer Back Office Software Suite (for Configuration, Monitoring & Online Reporting)

Versatile design and future-proof architecture

Based on Microsoft Windows or Android Operating System makes development of additional features, advanced services and applications fast and easy

Adaptable to provide either a basic or a fully integrated ticketing system capable of development as necessary to keep pace with evolving customer requirements

The Wayfarer200 can work as a standalone Driver Console; or connected to the larger Wayfarer System:

           > Real Time Tracking of buses & passengers,

           > Control Room,

           > Passenger Information System,

           > Registration & Personalisation of smartcards to passengers,

           > Administrative functions,

           > Operational, Financial, Management & Subsidy Reports,

           > Cellphone & email Notifications,

           > Scheduling,

           > Subsidy Claim,

           > Customisable to suit your needs,

Ticket issuing and validation in one integrated device

Fast secure processing to speed up boarding time without detracting from operational efficiency and management planning

Provides an interface for various smartcard types as well as an interface for Real Time Passenger Information Systems

Handles various types of contactless smartcards/tags and types including Passes, Multi-Journey and Stored Value

Contactless EMV bank card & CIPURSE handling ready

Multiple anti-fraud features including remote deactivation of validators during inspection

Always-on information

Clearly advise passengers of the status of smart card validity, number of journeys remaining, season ticket status and balance

Local Intelligent System and Real Time Passenger Information providing the progress of travel on the route using the integrated Vehicle Location System (GPS) and wireless communications infrastructure (Wifi, 3G/4G)

Distributes real time and local information to passengers through high speed Ethernet connections to Axio Touch validators

Robust, reliable, proven

Widely deployed worldwide

Qualified and well-proven components

Optimised to meet all the requirements of the mobile world of bus and tram travel