# Transit

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">Enhance the Traveller Journey</mark> with Thales Transit solutions   &#x20;

At Thales, we help transit agencies implement innovative solutions that enhance the traveller experience while reducing operating costs. Our D1 platform digitizes fare products across all major NFC wallets and apps, making fare payment simpler and more secure for passengers.

<a href="https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/solutions-catalogue/enterprise/financial-services/mass-transit-ticketing-solutions" class="button primary">Learn more</a>
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<h3 align="center">Why Thales for <mark style="color:$primary;">Transit</mark> ?</h3>

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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><mark style="color:$primary;">•</mark> Improved User Experiences</h4></td><td>The Thales D1 platform enables travellers to instantly purchase tickets and manage fares via digital wallets, with real-time updates for a more convenient and efficient experience.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><mark style="color:$primary;">•</mark> Solutions for All</h4></td><td>D1 supports both account-based and card-based ticketing, integrates with leading NFC technologies (EMV, Calypso, MIFARE DESFire, FeliCa), and works seamlessly with major wallets including Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Pay.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><mark style="color:$primary;">•</mark> Operating Efficiency</h4></td><td>Leveraging the popularity of EMV bank cards, Thales D1 connects to open-loop systems to reduce operational costs, enabling transit agencies to benefit from open-loop infrastructure while remaining independent of financial institutions and regulatory constraints.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><mark style="color:$primary;">•</mark> Inclusive Ticketing</h4></td><td>Thales D1 supports passengers who prefer paying with bank cards digitized in wallets while ensuring inclusive access to convenient transport options for those unable or unwilling to use cards.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Transit <mark style="color:$primary;">Products</mark>

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### <mark style="color:$primary;">Start Building</mark> with Thales

Accelerate your payment solutions and deliver secure, scalable experiences today.

<a href="https://lp.thalesgroup.com/dev-portal" class="button primary">Contact Us</a>&#x20;

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