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SEPTA plans to award contract for fare system soon

August 26, 2011

SEPTA (PA) officials announced plans to award a $100 million contract for a new fare payment system within the next two months.

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LIRR tests wireless on-board ticketing

August 19, 2011

MTA Long Island Rail Road (NY) launched a pilot program to allow customers to purchase tickets on board trains using major credit and debit cards.

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Australian officials consider myki card for taxis

August 4, 2011

Could the myki card be coming to taxis? Victoria transportation officials are looking into into the potential for using myki for short taxi trips.

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MTA chief’s exit could jeopardize tech projects

July 27, 2011

The resignation of MTA (NY) CEO Jay Walder could leave some of the agency’s tech projects in doubt, including countdown clocks and an open fare system.

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SEPTA takes another step toward new fare system

July 25, 2011

Last week a SEPTA board committee approved a $9 million contract for managing the installation of its new electronic fare collection system.

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RTA revokes staff credit cards

July 13, 2011

The Regional Transportation Authority (IL) revoked credit card privileges for most employees after an official used her card for personal expenses.

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Transport for London to accept NFC payments

July 13, 2011

Transport for London (UK) will support NFC payments on mobile phones in 2012, according to NFC World.

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Looking at the first year of London’s bike-share program

July 11, 2011

After a year, Barclays Cycle Hire (UK) has generated 6 million trips, but critics say the spiked demand means that bikes are not always available.

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Chicago transit agencies to develop universal fare card

July 8, 2011

Chicago-area transit agencies have four years to develop a universal fare card, thanks to a new state law enacted Thursday.

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Selected riders can add value to SmarTrip cards online

July 7, 2011

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) is testing a feature that will enable riders to add value to their SmarTrip cards online.

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