JETS fare-payment platform agreement with Cubic Transportation Systems
Jonesboro
Summary
The city was set to consider a platform services agreement that would underpin how riders pay fares on JETS buses. It followed a competitive request-for-proposals process, so the committee was reviewing the result of that bidding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The contract's dollar amount wasn't included in the agenda materials, so the cost to the city isn't clear yet.
JETS riders, who could see a modernized fare-payment system.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Public Services Council Committee — September 15, 2026
The transit system is rolling out new payment and routing software, running about 200 trips a day with 15% already on the UMO payment system, and launched a Red Wolves Express shuttle for A-State football. Members asked for written ridership reports going forward.
Finance & Administration Council Committee — May 12, 2026
GOJO transit buses will switch to the state AWIN radio network — the same system police and fire use — improving emergency interoperability, with the older system kept as backup.
Public Services Council Committee — February 17, 2026
The city was set to consider a platform services agreement that would underpin how riders pay fares on JETS buses. It followed a competitive request-for-proposals process, so the committee was reviewing the result of that bidding.
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