By: SALVANIA, JOHN MARI A. CALADIAO, VINCE ALLEN Prof. Dr. Gaudencio Custodio Quinton Jr. From the 1950s to the late 1980s, single medium systems such as tokens, paper or magnetic stripe tickets were generally used. During the 1990s, ticketing started a transformation process made possible by the emergence of new information and communication technologies (ICT) such as location services, real-time passenger information services as well as contactless smartcards. This technological revolution in ticketing has been creating significant improvements from a user experience perspective, and a new era of marketing opportunities for public transport authorities (PTAs) and operators: the contactless smartcards have supported in developing a strong relationship with customers, knowing them and better understanding their needs. From the 1950s to the late 1980s, single medium systems such as tokens, paper or magnetic stripe tickets were generally used. During the 1990s, ticketing started a transformation process made possible by the emergence of new information and communication technologies (ICT) such as location services, real-time passenger information services as well as contactless smartcards. This technological revolution in ticketing has been creating significant improvements from a user experience perspective, and a new era of marketing opportunities for public transport authorities (PTAs) and operators: the contactless smartcards have supported in developing a strong relationship with customers, knowing them and better understanding their needs. MANUAL COLLECTION AUTOMATED COLLECTION Manual fare collection is the practice of collecting fares manually (without the aid of an automated machine). "Fare collection" generally refers to the collection of fares in the transport industry in return for a ticket or passes to travel. Commonly used on buses and train transport systems - Cash Bag - Coin Dispenser - - Tender Tray -Physical Tokens - Paper Ticket - - Magnetic Stripe Card An automated fare collection (AFC) system is the collection of components that automate the ticketing system of a public transportation network - an automated version of manual fare collection. An AFC system is usually the basis for integrated ticketing. Ticket vending machines (TVMs) Ticket office machines (TOMs) Add value machines (AVMs) Website marketing and selling. Smart card, credit/debit card and smart phone ticketing. Tickets are sold from manned ticket offices strategically positioned around the entrances to the station. Passengers are allowed to enter or exit only through a faregate. A paid area usually exists in rapid transit railway stations for separating the train platform from the station exit, ensuring a passenger has paid or prepaid before reaching the railway platform and using any transport service.