Manish Chaudhari is the Senior Executive officer leading the TAP Smart Card Program at L.A. Metro, overseeing the modernization of fare collection for over 10 million riders across 27 transit systems in Los Angeles County. With over a decade of experience in implementing and deploying software solutions for complex transportation projects, Manish specializes in leveraging emerging technologies to develop innovative, customer-centric solutions.
He is also leading TAP Plus, an open payment and account-based fare collection implementation in L.A. County, ensuring the region is prepared for major global events, including the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and the Olympics. Manish is deeply committed to driving technological advancements that address unique business challenges and improve transit accessibility and efficiency.