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London Assembly raises questions about TfL open fare payment plans

November 22, 2011

The London Assembly raised questions about Transport for London’s (UK) plans to accept payment by bank card on its buses in time for the 2012 Olympics.

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SEPTA awards contract for open fare payment system

November 21, 2011

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority awarded a $129.5 million contract last week for its long-anticipated open fare payment system

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Australian police use myki data to track criminals

November 8, 2011

Police have requested information on 33 commuters from the Victoria Transport Ticketing Authority since January 2010 according to the Herald Sun.

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Clipper card employee makes email mistake

November 3, 2011

It’s a common email mistake, but rarely at this scale. A Clipper Card worker emailed more than 1,700 cardholders but forgot to use the BCC field.

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Port of Kingston ferry joins ORCA system

November 2, 2011

In an effort to increase ridership, the Port of Kingston Soundrunner Ferry (WA) began accepting ORCA smart cards this week.

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Mayor of London on collision course with transport unions

November 1, 2011

After Transport for London (UK) confirmed that it is considering automated trains, the mayor of London is facing a showdown with transport unions.

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London Underground says tech can improve efficiency

October 27, 2011

A confidential report from Transport for London (UK) says that tech improvements can allow the agency to reducing staffing by 15% and save £1.8 billion.

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NJ TRANSIT partners with Google Wallet

October 20, 2011

NJ TRANSIT rail and bus customers can use their cell phones to pay their fares at select locations thanks to a new partnership with Google Wallet.

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Myki cards to stay despite security flaws

October 14, 2011

The Victoria government will keep the myki smart card in circulation after security flaws were found, despite rumors that the card would be replaced.

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SEPTA gets closer to open fare system

October 11, 2011

SEPTA expects to award a contract this month for an open fare payment system that will allow riders to pay with bank-issued contactless credit cards.

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