Leading Edge Technology Solutions Inc. the company behind TransPay Barbados, working with the Barbados Transport Board, has partnered with O-CITY, a next-generation automated fare collection platform developed by BPC, to modernise payments across the island’s public transport network. The programme supports the Transport Board’s goal to make bus travel more accessible and convenient for both residents and visitors by introducing account-based ticketing, digital top-ups and dynamic QR payments.

Bus Rapid Transit is a hidden gem in public transportation

Urbanisation is accelerating. United Nations predict by 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities, placing enormous pressure on transport infrastructure. For millions of people, daily mobility is

Public transport is entering one of its most transformative phases, driven by rapid advances in digital payments, automation, real-time analytics, and multimodal mobility services. In 2026, the core technologies shaping public transport are no longer new or emerging. Account-based ticketing, open-loop EMV payments, real-time data platforms and digital passenger services have moved well beyond pilot phases. They are now considered standard components of modern mobility systems, used across networks of all sizes to improve efficiency, reduce costs and create a smoother travel experience.