Transport Ticketing Market Size was valued at USD 10.2 Billion in 2023. The Transport Ticketing industry is projected to grow from USD 11.80 Billion in 2024 to USD 33 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.72% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Rapid acceptance of smart technologies and increased use of smart ticketing are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
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Market CAGR for transport ticketing is being driven by the growing acceptance of contactless payment technologies. Contactless payment methods have grown in popularity in recent years due to their convenience, speed, and security. Contactless payment systems have been popular in the transportation ticketing sector because they allow passengers to pay for their tickets fast and easily without the need for cash or physical tickets. This has resulted in shorter wait times and improved passenger flow, which has been praised by both transport operators and passengers. Contactless payment systems can provide a variety of other advantages, such as improved data collecting and analysis, which can assist transportation operators in better understanding passenger behaviour and preferences.
Furthermore, mobile ticketing systems have grown in popularity in recent years, allowing travellers to purchase and keep their tickets immediately on their smartphones. This eliminates the need for physical tickets, which are easily misplaced or damaged, and gives travellers with a more convenient and flexible method of purchasing and using tickets.
Other advantages of mobile ticketing solutions include improved data collecting and analysis, which can help transportation companies better understand consumer behaviour and preferences. This can assist operators in optimizing their services, increasing efficiency, and lowering costs. Furthermore, because mobile ticketing solutions use powerful encryption and authentication technologies to safeguard sensitive data, they can assist to decrease fraud and improve security.
For intance, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2019 unveiled OMNY, a new mobile ticketing software that allows customers to purchase and keep tickets directly on their smartphones. The app accepts a variety of payment methods, including contactless payment systems, and is intended to make purchasing and using tickets more easy and flexible for users. Since its release, the app has been widely used by passengers, contributing to an improved overall passenger experience on New York City's subway and bus networks.
Another factor fueling the expansion of the transport ticketing industry is the growing need for integrated transportation systems. Integrated transportation systems strive to provide passengers with a smooth and interconnected network of transportation services, including buses, trains, trams, and other forms of transportation. These solutions are intended to improve the entire passenger experience, minimize congestion, and boost the efficiency of transportation services. To do this, integrated transportation systems require modern ticketing solutions that can accommodate many modes of transportation and give passengers with a seamless and convenient manner to purchase and utilize tickets. As a result, there is a growing demand for advanced ticketing solutions that can meet the complex requirements of integrated transportation systems.
The Oyster card system is used in London to provide passengers with a smooth and integrated network of transportation services, including buses, trains, trams, and other forms of transportation. The Oyster card is a contactless smart card that can be used to pay for travel on all of these services, giving travellers a quick and flexible option to buy and use tickets. Passengers have widely adopted the system, which has helped to improve the overall passenger experience on London's transportation network. Similar integrated transportation systems are being constructed in other cities throughout the world, fueling growth in the transportation ticketing business.
The Transport Ticketing Market segmentation, based on Product includes Ticket Machine, E-Ticket, E-Kiosk, E-Toll. In 2022, the e-ticket category dominated the market. The pandemic spread prompted an increase in contactless payments and services across industries, including transportation. For example, in May 2023, using Metropolitan Transit made it possible for riders to purchase tickets using the Uber app and other channels, such as the VIA goMobile+ app. E-ticketing systems give users payment options for tickets purchased across several forms of transportation.
The Transport Ticketing Market segmentation, based on System, includes smart card and smart phone. In 2022, the smart card category dominated the market. The advantages of utilizing smart cards, such as their durability, efficiency, and ease in travel, are projected to fuel their increasing use over the projection period. Trainline, a UK-based online coach and rail ticket provider, reported that in 2022, local travellers might save up to 69% on travel expenditures. Furthermore, many nations, like Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan, offer multi-purpose smart cards that may be used to make purchases in retail outlets and vending machines.
Figure1: Transport Ticketing Market, by System, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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The Transport Ticketing Market segmentation, based on application, includes railways & metros, buses, personal vehicles. In 2022, the railways and metros category dominated the transit tickets market. Contactless credit or debit cards enable travelers to buy, store, and validate transportation tickets on public transportation networks. These ticketing solutions provide corporate analytics, cost savings, and cost savings in addition to enhancing customer pleasure.
By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. In 2022, North America held the largest market share. The market is predicted to develop due to increased acceptance of innovative technologies and the presence of major regional companies such as Conduent, Inc., HID Corporation, Masabi Ltd., and others. Early adoption of transit ticketing for applications such as rail transport, particularly in the United States and Canada, has considerably contributed to the market's growth. Furthermore, several internet ticket purchasing options have made the procedure easier for both buyers and sellers.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure2: Transport Ticketing Market SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
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Europe Transport Ticketing Market accounts for the second-largest market share. There is a rising emphasis on sustainable transportation systems. Further, the German Transport Ticketing Market held the largest market share, and the UK Transport Ticketing Market was the fastest growing market in the European region
The Asia-Pacific Transport Ticketing Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2032. This is due to rising demand for sophisticated ticketing solutions. Moreover, China’s Transport Ticketing Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Transport Ticketing Market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Transport Ticketing Market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Transport Ticketingindustry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Transport Ticketing industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Transport Ticketing industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Transport Ticketing Market, including Accenture PLC (Ireland), CPI Card Group Inc. (US), Cubic Corp. (US), and Xerox Corp. (US), AEP Ticketing Solutions (Signa), Rambus Incorporated (US), and Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Cubic Corporation is a private worldwide transportation and defence company. Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS) are its two business segments. Walter J. Zable started Cubic Corporation in 1949 as an electronics firm in San Diego, California, and it commenced operations in 1951. Zable came up with the company name because he wanted it to convey both engineering and accuracy. The company's first product was a calorimetric wattmeter, which was used to measure microwave power. In 1959, it became a publicly traded firm. In June 2022, Cubic Corporation reported that its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division in Queensland has reached a critical milestone with its new ticketing system. Translink users can now pay for travel on the Ferny Grove line of the passenger rail system using credit and debit cards as well as mobile devices.
Thales Group is a French multinational corporation that designs, develops, and manufactures electrical systems and gadgets for the aerospace, defence, transportation, and security industries. The company is based in the economic district of Paris, La Défense, and its stock is traded on the Euronext Paris exchange. In February 2023, The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has chosen Thales to offer a new smart ticketing system for the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram. Thales' Optima fare collecting technology, which comprises contactless smart cards, mobile ticketing, and ticket vending machines, will be used in the new system.
HID (US)
Gemalto NV (Netherlands)
NXP Semiconductors (US)
Accenture PLC (Ireland)
CPI Card Group Inc. (US)
Cubic Corp. (US)
Xerox Corp. (US)
AEP Ticketing Solutions (Signa)
Rambus Incorporated (US)
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)
In April 2023, Cubic Corporation said that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had chosen it to provide a new fare payment system for New York City's subway, bus, and commuter rail systems. Cubic's Axon fare collecting technology, which incorporates contactless smart cards, mobile ticketing, and ticket vending machines, will be used in the new system.
In March 2023, Scheidt & Bachman stated that it had been granted a contract to provide the London Underground with a new smart ticketing system. The new system will be powered by the Scheidt & Bachman Aperio fare collecting technology, which incorporates contactless smart cards, mobile ticketing, and ticket vending machines.
Ticket Machine
E-Ticket
E-Kiosk
E-Toll
Smart Card
Smart Phone
Railways & Metros
Buses
Personal Vehicles
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
| Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 10.2 Billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 11.80 Billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 33 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 13.72% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Product, System, Application and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | HID (US), Gemalto NV (Netherlands), NXP Semiconductors (US), Accenture PLC (Ireland), CPI Card Group Inc. (US), Cubic Corp. (US), and Xerox Corp. (US), AEP Ticketing Solutions (Signa), Rambus Incorporated (US), and Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) |
| Key Market Opportunities | The growing popularity of contactless payment technologies. |
| Key Market Dynamics | Smart transportation systems are becoming more popular. |
Transport Ticketing Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Transport Ticketing Market size was valued at USD 10.2 Billion in 2023.
The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.72% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.
North America had the largest share in the global market
The key players in the market are Accenture PLC (Ireland), CPI Card Group Inc. (US), Cubic Corp. (US), and Xerox Corp. (US), AEP Ticketing Solutions (Signa), Rambus Incorporated (US), and Infineon Technologies AG (Germany).
The smart card category dominated the market in 2022.
The E-ticket had the largest share in the global market.
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