Fares and revenue

New MTA exec makes commitment to smart card technology

January 17, 2012

The new chairman and CEO for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) said that the agency is “fully committed” to moving forward with smart cards.

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Winner announced for “I heart my transit card” video contest

January 16, 2012

A Miami Beach surfer won the I Heart My Transit Card video contest, which was open to smart card users in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and Minneapolis.

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Edmonton to scan rail tickets for explosives

January 12, 2012

Edmonton Transit System (AB) is testing a system to scan light-rail tickets for explosives and radioactive materials.

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NY Waterway launches mobile ticketing app

January 10, 2012

NY Waterway, which operates Manhattan-based ferry services, launched a mobile application that incorporates payment and ticketing.

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Clipper card planned for Solano County in 2013

January 5, 2012

Commuters in Solano County will be able to use the regional Clipper card on SolTrans (CA) buses, but they will have to wait another year.

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Huge demand projected for smart cards in India

January 3, 2012

A new report says that demand in India for smart cards is expected to grow exponentially over the next five years.

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Students devise plan to give farecard balances to charity

January 3, 2012

Three NYC students have created a program called MetroChange that allows transit riders to donate unused MetroCard balances to charity.

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Clipper cards hit million milestone

December 23, 2011

More than one million Clipper cards are now in circulation, representing an increase of nearly 30% over the last six months.

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MBTA considers ads on Charlie Cards

December 22, 2011

Facing a $161 million budget gap, the MBTA wants to sell advertising on its smart cards and is seeking bids from interested parties.

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Problems with PRESTO card auto-reload feature

December 22, 2011

Metrolinx (ON) recently discovered a problem with the auto-reload feature on the regional PRESTO card that affected more than 300 commuters.

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