In May 2017, we were approached by a number of Bus Operators to implement a rollout of a Contactless Payment Solution which could be used to replace cash for Bus Operators and enable a range of transport initiatives. Leveraging our earlier work on multiple ITSO* - based smart schemes, we were asked to identify new opportunities for use of contactless payment and re-assess the feasibility of the Contactless Payment Solution vision. We identified a potential product and instiga