Próximo runs the public bus service at the city of Faro (Portugal) and Algarve’s airport (10,4M passengers/year), moving local commuters and visitors who travel into the city or to connect with train or intercity buses In 2023, they adopted UbiRider Platform and started offering contactless payments which now account for 50% of all onboard transactions. With an high tourist demand, contactless payments made it easy for visitors to use public transport by simply tapping their bank cards or wallets to pay and go. Boarding buses is also faster, helping Próximo to keep on-time schedules. PICK app and the possibility to remotely recharge passes reduced ticket office queues, bringing convenience to users and less work load for staff.