Requirement for Collecting Personal Information via UETDS and Efficient Ticketing Solution with abfGO.

When we look at our new IDs and passports, they contain an MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) code. The Turkish explanation is that it means “a region that can be read by a machine.”

Our personal information is contained within this code and can be read with specialized software and hardware.

In the abfGO ticketing system, we can sell tickets integrated into our mobile application using MRZ codes. Similarly, when storing baggage information, we can collect identity details. This eliminates the need for manual entry of incorrect information and identity verification.

Looking at the MRZ code, it includes Name, Surname, Country, Document Type, Document Number, Date of Birth, Nationality, Gender, Expiry Date, and Identity Number. You can review this information from the sample image.

The character type, number of characters, and character size used in preparing the MRZ code are standardized worldwide. Generally, with the implementation of UETDS (Transport Electronic Tracking and Supervision System), the requirement for recording passenger and passenger baggage has been established, necessitating the collection of identity information for both foreign nationals and Turkish citizens. The abfGO ticketing and Baggage Tracking System allows us to complete transactions quickly and avoid possible errors.

When looking at the hardware sold for MRZ reading, reading times range from 3-4 seconds, while with the help of the application, you can achieve a reading speed of up to 1 second, allowing you to complete transactions quickly either at counters or in the field.

A collaboration protocol has been signed between PTT Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş. (PTT Teknoloji) and Hey Mobility Teknoloji A.Ş. (“Hey Scooter”) for TRota, which will be Turkey’s first domestic and national MaaS platform.

A collaboration protocol has been signed between PTT Teknoloji, the operator of TRota, which will be Turkey’s first domestic and national MaaS platform, and Hey Scooter, one of Turkey’s significant micromobility companies aiming to promote eco-friendly transportation in Turkey. The protocol aims to allow access to Hey Scooter’s micromobility services via TRota. Under this protocol, integration of Hey Scooter, which operates in more than seven cities in Turkey, with TRota Mobility as a Service (MaaS) application will be ensured, allowing end-users to access Hey Scooter services through TRota. Thus, users will be able to reach Hey Scooter’s micromobility vehicles through the same interface, in addition to TRota’s route inquiry and trip planning functions.

TRota, which is still under development, will soon start operations initially in Konya and Bursa, providing access to public transport vehicles and other transportation modes offered by Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Bursa Metropolitan Municipality.

TRota

TRota is a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) application being developed with the support of the T.C. Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure UDHAM Presidency, by the PTT Teknoloji and Innova Consortium. TRota aims to offer citizens a predictable, fast, and economical travel experience by integrating different transportation modes within and between cities. It seeks to promote public transportation, shorten travel times, and provide a passenger-focused transportation experience by enabling planning, payment, and reservation features for various transportation services through a single interface. TRota, which is still being developed, will soon start operations in Konya and Bursa, offering integrated access to public transport vehicles and other agreed transportation services provided by Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Bursa Metropolitan Municipality.

PTT Teknoloji

PTT Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş. was established on February 2, 2018, to produce solutions that make PTT’s postal, cargo, and banking services faster and more efficient by utilizing technological advancements. PTT Teknoloji aims to combine PTT’s service experience from the past to the future with technological innovations and sectoral dynamics; it provides reliable, national, and domestic solutions primarily to the public sector and also to the private sector.

Hey Scooter

Hey Scooter is a pioneering company aiming to spread micromobility and provide eco-friendly transportation solutions in Turkey. The company, which started operations on September 26, 2020, has quickly gained a significant place in the sector. Hey Scooter, one of the firms contributing to the Electric Scooter Regulation that came into force on April 14, 2021, and one of the first licensed companies in Turkey, is committed to providing reliable and regular services. By emphasizing environmentally friendly technologies, it promotes sustainable energy use by establishing Turkey’s first domestic solar-powered scooter charging station. As one of the first companies to start operations in many cities, it currently offers fast, economical, and practical scooter rental services in seven cities. With innovative technologies providing a user-friendly experience, Hey Scooter reduces traffic congestion in cities and contributes to a cleaner environment. It aims to reach more users and spread eco-friendly transportation solutions with its growing service network.

The abfGO Luggage Tracking System, which is compliant with and integrated with UETDS, has been developed to resolve potential lost luggage incidents and disruptions that passengers may experience during their travels. The abfGO Luggage Tracking System allows for online tracking of all luggage via our cloud-based system at every stage from the beginning to the end of the journey.

In terms of UETDS compliance, while passenger information is not required for luggage and tickets on urban routes, it is necessary and mandatory for all luggage and tickets on intercity routes. Accordingly, our Luggage Tracking System provides a reasonable and consistent solution applicable to both processes.

Our application processes urban routes by creating unique luggage barcodes in the system without requiring passenger information. The passenger is given a receipt and code associated with the luggage barcode in the system. The passenger can use this receipt to check in and track their luggage.

For intercity routes, instead of manually entering the mandatory passenger information, the MRZ code area of passports for foreign passengers and the MRZ code area of ID cards for Turkish citizens are scanned by a handheld terminal at an average speed of 1 second, and the information is recorded in the system to create a unique luggage barcode. A separate code is generated for each piece of luggage, and a luggage receipt is printed by a mobile printer. Additionally, one luggage barcode and receipt are created as a hand receipt and given to the passenger. The hand receipt is matched with the barcodes on the luggage in the system. This allows the passenger to retrieve their luggage with the receipt in hand. In case of potential lost luggage incidents or disruptions, the status of the luggage can be tracked through the system.