VALIDATING REMOVABLE FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM

摘要

A low cost fare collection system includes a removable farebox having an integral collection box. The farebox can be installed in a temporary installation at a fare collection location for the collection of fares and c an be removed to a secure location for emptying and reconciliation. The farebox can include an integral collection box for receiving fares deposited in the farebox. The farebox can be configured such that the collected fares can be emptied only when the farebox is removed from the temporary installation to reduce tampering and theft. A fare validator can be used to verify the amoun t and value of a fare deposited in the farebox to eliminate human validation o f fares. Electronic monitors can collect data relating to fares deposited, tot al revenue collected, time of fare collection, and other data items that can be retrieved when the farebox is removed and emptied.