North America Automated Fare Collection Market Size & Outlook

The automated fare collection market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,518.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.8% is expected of North America automated fare collection market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$3,663.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8,518.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
12.8%
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North America

North America automated fare collection market highlights

  • The North America automated fare collection market generated a revenue of USD 3,663.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, smart card was the largest revenue generating technology in 2023.
  • Near-field communication (NFC) is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 3,663.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8,518.7 million
Growth rate12.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSmart card
Fastest growing segmentNear-field communication (NFC)
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSmart Card, Magnetic Stripe, Near-field communication (NFC), Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Key market players worldwideAtos SE, Cubic Corporation, Indra Sistemas SA ADR, Siemens AG, Thales Group, OMRON Corp, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 31.9% of the global automated fare collection market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 7,796.9 million by 2030.

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Smart card was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33.17% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America automated fare collection market based on smart card, magnetic stripe, near-field communication (nfc), optical character recognition (ocr) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Handy DART is a shared ride service designed for individuals requiring assistance to use conventional public transportation due to physical or cognitive disabilities. Plans envisaged Cubic Corporation supplying the necessary equipment to enable Handy DART users to use the same payment methods as the users of the conventional system do.

Plans also envisaged ‘Tap to Pay’ options, including contactless credit cards and mobile phone purchases, being made available to allow electronic authentication of Compass card products. The growth of the market can be attributed to the growing number of companies expanding their operations in various parts of North America.

For instance, in April 2021, Cubic Corporation announced that the company’s Cubic Transportation Systems business division is expanding the incumbent Compass AFC system to include Handy DART, Metro Vancouver's 347-vehicle paratransit system.

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