Officials from the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation are exploring geolocation as a feature in urban public transit payments, including the use of passenger mobile devices for contactless fare collection. This approach is outlined in the terms of reference for developing scientifically grounded proposals to apply geolocation to fare payments, as reported by socialbites.ca.
It is stated that a rider’s embarkation and disembarkation points can be determined directly from the location data of their mobile device. This implication suggests a system where location signals drive fare calculation and verification during a trip.
In a geographic location fare payment information system, the plan is to record trip parameters and display the fare using fixed and regional rates. The system would also offer travelers a way to receive notifications about the need to check their travel payments and settle any charges for their journeys.
The terms emphasize that there is a need to analyze and configure how geolocation could support the implementation of contactless toll or fare payment across the country, including potential policy and technical considerations.
Additionally, it is noted that earlier measures have defined speed limits for electric scooters and unicycles on sidewalks, with a proposed cap around 25 km/h, reflecting broader efforts to regulate mobility devices in shared spaces.