Press Release
Pittsburgh, PA -- Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of global fare collection provider Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH, is proud to announce it has been selected by Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) as the vendor for its next-generation bus farebox solution following a competitive procurement process. The selection supports PRT’s efforts to modernize fare collection infrastructure while maintaining reliable, secure, and accessible service for riders across the region. The solution includes the deployment of new farebox hardware and supporting software designed to integrate with PRT’s existing fare collection environment. “We are excited to move forward with this new farebox project, which builds on a trusted, existing partnership with Scheidt & Bachmann,” said Jeffrey Devlin, Chief Innovation Officer at Pittsburgh Regional Transit. “The project supports cash-paying customers, advances equity for low-income riders, and ensures continuity in service as we introduce improved technology. The Board’s unanimous recommendation demonstrates alignment around a solution that balances innovation, inclusion, and long-term collaboration.”
Scheidt & Bachmann has decades of experience providing fare collection solutions for transit agencies throughout North America, emphasizing reliability and data-driven results. “We are honored to have been chosen by PRT to deliver their next-generation farebox system,” said Daniel Terryn, CEO of Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. “PRT’s commitment to inclusion and equity for all riders closely aligns with our vision of a world where everyone can move easily each day. We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with PRT and provide innovative technology solutions to the region”. Implementation timing and deployment details will be coordinated with PRT in accordance with agency plans and governance processes.
Read more about our farebox system here.
About Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems
Smart solutions for fare collection systems
Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems is a leading provider of system solutions that make using public transport easy. In partnership with transport operators around the world, we are committed to making travel as pleasant and stress-free as possible for passengers. We combine the innovative products and services of our brand FareGo with the unique expertise of our international team. The result is reliable, intuitive, and forward-looking fare collection systems that help make sustainable mobility accessible to everyone.
About Scheidt & Bachmann Group
We keep millions of people and goods on the move worldwide
You can encounter our smart solutions every day and almost everywhere: when parking, refueling or charging, traveling by public transport or using rail services. In collaboration with mobility providers around the world, we are committed to making mobility as convenient and sustainable as possible.
Our divisions:
- Fare Collection Systems
- Energy Retail Solutions
- Parking Solutions
- Signaling Systems
About Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) provides bus, light rail, incline, and paratransit service across Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and essential services while supporting a more equitable, sustainable, and economically strong region. PRT’s 2,600 employees operate and maintain a fleet of buses and light rail vehicles, including the Monongahela Incline—the oldest continuously operating incline plane in the United States. Last year, PRT delivered nearly 33 million passenger trips, supporting the region’s daily mobility and economic vitality.
