Hopon

Hopon is a technology company specializing in mobile ticketing and payment solutions for the public and shared transportation sectors. Founded in 2013 by David Mezuman and Ofer Sinai, the company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The founders, former accountants who regularly used public transit, aimed to simplify the payment process and reduce boarding delays caused by cash or card transactions.

The company provides a SaaS-enabled Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and data collection platform for public transit operators. The core of its offering is a consumer-facing mobile application that allows passengers to purchase tickets and validate them using their smartphones. The system utilizes various technologies for validation, including QR codes, NFC, and proprietary ultrasonic sound wave beacons that communicate with the user's phone to automate payment upon boarding. This technology is designed to reduce queues and improve operational efficiency for transport providers. The platform supports account-based billing and post-paid models, automatically calculating the best price for users based on their travel, ensuring discounts are applied without pre-purchasing passes.

Hopon's business model targets public transport operators (PTOs), municipalities, and smart city organizations. The cloud-based platform provides these clients with real-time data on passenger volume and journeys, enabling service analysis and optimization. The company's solutions have been implemented in major European cities and are integrated with leading banks. Besides public buses and trains, the service extends to bike-sharing systems and has been used by major operators like Dan Public Transportation in Israel. Hopon has expanded its market presence through strategic acquisitions, including UK-based ECR in 2021 and German-based TAFmobile in 2022, enhancing its end-to-end service capabilities across Europe.

Keywords: mobile ticketing, public transportation, MaaS, smart mobility, fare collection, account-based ticketing, data analytics, smart city solutions, ultrasonic validation, transit payments, passenger data, transport operators, journey planning, ticket validation, shared mobility, QR code payment, NFC ticketing, real-time data, urban mobility, transport technology