Simple, secure payment solutions for modern bus networks
The TDS Universal Payment Gateway (UPG) connects your booking engine, distribution partners, and back-office systems to a single, secure payment infrastructure designed specifically for passenger transport.
Whether tickets are sold online, through OTAs, at the counter, or onboard, UPG ensures transactions are seamless, compliant, and reliable.
TDS makes it easy for operators to accept, manage, and optimize payments across every sales channel.
Multiple payment options supported
UPG is built to support the payment mix required by modern transport operators and international passengers.
Supported options include:
Major credit and debit cards
Digital wallets (where supported by processor)
Stored payment methods / tokenization
Multi-currency processing
Regional payment methods (based on merchant setup)
Agency settlement and invoice workflows
One payment infrastructure for your entire network
Most carriers struggle with fragmented payment flows across:
websites and mobile booking
ticket counters and call centers
partner marketplaces
agency sales
onboard transactions
UPG replaces disconnected processors with one unified gateway that supports every channel while giving you centralized visibility and control.
With UPG, you can:
Accept payments across all direct and third-party sales channels
Support multiple processors and merchant accounts
Standardize checkout and reconciliation across your network
Reduce operational friction and payment failures
Scale into new markets without rebuilding payment infrastructure
Built for transport distribution complexity
Unlike generic payment gateways, UPG is designed specifically for multi-channel passenger transport sales.
It supports:
split settlement scenarios
marketplace ticket distribution
agency billing workflows
refund and exchange handling
multi-operator environments
cross-border payment flows
This ensures payments work reliably across the full lifecycle of ticket sales — from booking through travel and post-trip adjustments.
Flexible integration options
Hosted payment fields (recommended)
Use secure hosted fields to embed payment capture directly into your checkout experience while keeping sensitive data out of your environment.
Benefits:
Faster implementation
Reduced PCI scope
Built-in security best practices
Optimized user experience
Compatible with TDS booking flows and partner channels
Direct API integration
For operators with custom applications or advanced workflows, UPG also supports full API integration.
Ideal for:
custom booking engines
mobile apps
kiosk or onboard sales tools
agency and B2B portals
enterprise system integrations
The API provides full control over payment flows while maintaining the same secure gateway and reporting infrastructure.
The TDS payment environment operates on PCI DSS Level 1 certified infrastructure, ensuring that cardholder data is handled according to the highest global security standards.
Enterprise-grade security and compliance
Security features include:
PCI Level 1 compliant architecture
Tokenization and encrypted storage
Secure hosted capture options
Role-based access controls
Audit logging and monitoring
Fraud-reduction support via processor integrations
This approach reduces your compliance burden while protecting customer data and brand trust.
Payments that scale with your network
Whether you operate a regional corridor or a multi-country network, UPG provides the infrastructure needed to grow.
The TDS UPG allows you to:
launch new sales channels quickly
enter new markets with localized payment support
standardize checkout across brands and partners
improve reporting and reconciliation accuracy
support future payment methods without rebuilding your stack
