START Bus Technology Upgrades: Automatic Passenger Counters and Fare System Modernization

A recent meeting document Teton County - START Board Regular Meeting Packet - 2026-05-28 indicates a future potential acquisition START plans to upgrade its technology systems to improve operational data collection and fare revenue tracking. The capital program includes the purchase and installation of automatic passenger counters (APCs) to collect boarding and alighting data systemwide, reducing reliance on manual counts. Additionally, START will upgrade its fare collection technology to enable more efficient tracking of fare revenue, fare classification counts, and support for multiple payment methods (including credit cards and mobile payments). These procurements will require vendor selection for hardware, software, integration, and ongoing support.