Information processing apparatus and management method

Abstract

To provide an information processing apparatus that can help a user who cannot use a ticket within a use time zone (expiration date) regardless of the reason why the user cannot use the ticket.SOLUTION: A server 100 (information processing apparatus) comprises: a use time management unit (acquisition unit) that acquires information on a use time zone of a ticket A (first ticket) corresponding to a predetermined section purchased by a user; and a charge setting unit (management unit) that manages the charge for the user using a means of transportation 20. The charge setting unit 111 performs processing of reducing an additional charge applied to the user for the use of the means of transportation 20 by the user during the time outside the use time zone, compared to the normal charge for using the means of transportation 20 in the predetermined section.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4