GMV presents its EMV payment technology, finalist for the “Transport Ticketing Awards 2026”

GMV once again participated in Transport Ticketing Global, an event held March 17-18 in London that stands as one of the leading international gatherings dedicated to smart ticketing, mobility, and public transportation. Over the course of two days, the event served as a premier international forum for knowledge exchange and collaboration among the various stakeholders in the transportation ecosystem.

The event brought together transit operators, government authorities, mobility policy leaders, systems integrators, and technology providers from around the world, with the goal of analyzing current industry challenges and sharing experiences on implementing more efficient, digital, and user-centered mobility solutions.

The agenda featured a series of conferences, technical presentations, real-world case studies, and roundtable discussions focused on key topics such as contactless ticketing systems, interoperability, fare digitalization, smart payments, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and the use of data to enhance the passenger experience.

Within this context, GMV, together with the Regional Transport Consortium of Madrid (CRTM), presented its open-loop EMV payment system, which was selected as a finalist for the “Transport Ticketing Awards 2026” in the “Regional Integrated Ticketing” category. This system, deployed across the Community of Madrid and fully operational since July 2025, enables the use of contactless EMV bank cards, enhancing the user experience, streamlining bus access, and promoting public transit usage.

GMV also hosted an exhibition stand, through which attendees had the opportunity to explore the latest trends in ticketing solutions, including proprietary onboard equipment, Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) systems, EMV payments via credit card or NFC, and back-office tools, all designed to connect systems, accelerate payments, and make mobility more seamless and intuitive for passengers.