Overview
CEN ISO/TR 24014-2:2013 (ISO/TR 24014-2:2013) is a Technical Report that provides a business-practices framework for Interoperable Fare Management Systems (IFMS) compliant with ISO 24014-1. Rather than defining architecture, this report explains how to organise and manage the non‑technical, commercial and operational rules that govern IFMS deployment and interoperability across public transport (PT) systems.
Key parts of the framework:
- Structure of Set of Rules - a method to classify and present the full ruleset that defines IFMS policies and functionality.
- Collaboration of functional models - explanation of how multiple functional models (including non‑PT systems) can collaborate, using a three‑dimensional model.
- Integration of Set of Rules - guidance for quantifying interoperability, defining interoperable states, and migration paths for expanding interoperability.
Key topics and requirements
- Set of Rules classification: distinguishes the core part (rules directly related to IFM-roles and use cases in ISO 24014-1) from the extra part (rules involving external partners, serviceability and non-interoperability aspects).
- IFM roles and partners: definitions for IFM-roles, IFM-partners, IFM-silent-partners, management and operational roles to map business responsibilities to rules.
- Three‑Dimensional Model: a conceptual model to represent collaboration between different functional models - useful for systems that distribute functions across multiple existing IFMS or integrate with non‑PT applications.
- Integration & migration: concepts for measuring the degree of Set of Rules integration, identifying interoperable states and planning migration paths when expanding or merging fare systems.
- Serviceability: clarifies functionality aspects that affect operations but not interoperability (payment methods, media types, acquisition methods).
Applications
This Technical Report is practical for:
- Designing and documenting the business rules for interoperable fare systems.
- Planning integration between multiple existing IFMSs or between IFMS and non‑PT systems.
- Defining migration strategies when extending interoperability across regions or operators.
- Assessing the scope of interoperability (what business functions are shared vs local).
- Informing contracts, operational procedures and stakeholder roles for ticketing projects.
Who should use this standard
- Public transport authorities and operators
- System integrators and fare-system architects
- Ticketing solution vendors and platform providers
- Policy makers, transport planners and consultants involved in multimodal fare integration
Related standards
Keywords: Interoperable Fare Management System, IFMS, Set of Rules, public transport fare management, ISO/TR 24014-2:2013, business practices, interoperability.