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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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TfL to test market for Oyster card replacement

December 15, 2011

Transport for London (UK) has begun to sound out suppliers for the next-generation of Oyster cards and supporting systems.

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The future of fare payment is in your wallet

December 13, 2011

CTA and SEPTA are both implementing open fare-payment systems, setting the stage for widespread adoption in other U.S. cities.

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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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Chicago Transit Authority approves open fare payment system

November 16, 2011

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) approved a 12-year $454 million contract with Cubic Transportation Systems for an open fare payment system.

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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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Why you should care about near field communications

October 28, 2011

The new partnership between NJ TRANSIT and Google Wallet has the potential to change the way people travel and shop, according to a post in Tnooz.

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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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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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