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SEPTA’s smart card proposal comes under fire

August 25, 2010

Passenger advocates were quick to criticize some fare payment scenarios proposed by SEPTA in bid documents prepared for its anticipated smart card system.

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Growing pains for Clipper card

August 24, 2010

San Francisco (CA) Bay Area commuters are adopting the regional Clipper smart card at a rapid pace, and creating problems for officials in the process.

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Communities seek better outreach for Clipper card

August 18, 2010

As Muni (CA) makes the transition to the regional Clipper card, area activists are calling for better outreach to local communities.

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Transport for London to explore new ticketing options

August 18, 2010

With a new contract in place, Transport for London (UK) plans to explore options for its Oyster card.

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Muni introduces new fare gates

August 17, 2010

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (CA) unveiled new fare gates and ticket vending machines today, as the agency prepares to transition to the regional Clipper card.

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TTC moves one step closer to open fare system

August 12, 2010

The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) has issued a request for pre-qualifications for an open standards-based fare payment system, despite opposition from local officials and politicians.

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TransLink hits million card milestone

August 12, 2010

The Australian state of Queensland has issued its one millionth go card, which is good on TransLink buses, trains, and ferries.

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Some Oyster card users charged twice

August 11, 2010

Transport for London has refunded £40,000 to customers who were overcharged when adding value to their Oyster smart cards.

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Metro cards smarten up but slow down

August 9, 2010

After a recent upgrade to its fare collection technology, WMATA is warning commuters that their SmarTrip cards may take slightly longer to register at the fare gate.

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Go card is named best in Australia

August 9, 2010

An industry group named South East Queensland’s go card the best smart card in Australia.

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