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Proceedings of the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS)

Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems, Volume 39

A Blockchain-based Transaction Verification Infrastructure in Public Transportation

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15439/2024F5274

Citation: Proceedings of the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS), M. Bolanowski, M. Ganzha, L. Maciaszek, M. Paprzycki, D. Ślęzak (eds). ACSIS, Vol. 39, pages 169–176 ()

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Abstract. This paper proposes a new blockchain-based transaction verification infrastructure for co-payment and data verification for multi-modal public transportation systems. Our solution offers a decentralized platform that ensures secure co-payments and data integrity while addressing interoperability, data security and transactional transparency. With a private blockchain, transportation providers act as nodes and validated, consensus-approved transactions increase trust and transparency. A standardized data format and robust algorithms for data contribution by transport operators are developed as well as a model for operators, assets, and transactions. Including zero-knowledge proofs improves user privacy by allowing secure authentication without revealing sensitive data. We believe that this research may lead a closer collaboration between public transport operators and provide an enhanced user experience while enabling transport transaction security and data verification.

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