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Court rules that selling subway swipes isn’t stealing

December 15, 2011

A court overturned the petit larceny conviction of a scammer who sold discounted MetroCard swipes to riders and found a lesser charge more appropriate.

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TriMet says crackdown on fare cheats pays off

December 15, 2011

Four months after stepping up fare enforcement, TriMet (OR) has realized $460,000 in additional revenues, almost the cost of hiring six fare inspectors.

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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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Dublin launches integrated ticketing

December 14, 2011

Irish officials launched the Leap smart card yesterday, allowing Dublin commuters to ride buses, trams, and trains on a single ticket.

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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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TTC moves forward with PRESTO rollout

November 23, 2011

The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) is moving forward with plans to adopt the regional PRESTO card and is working out a 10-year deal with Metrolinx.

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MTA launches faster crosstown buses to mixed reviews

November 17, 2011

MTA New York City Transit launched a Select Bus Service line on 34th St., replacing a notoriously slow route with its version of bus rapid transit.

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RTC launches website for visitors

October 13, 2011

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a new website to make it easier for Las Vegas visitors to choose transit.

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Seven ways to improve Sydney’s e-ticketing

October 7, 2011

With integrated ticketing coming to Sydney next year, The City Fix offers suggestions for better integrating CityRail with Sydney’s other services.

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New York to launch another BRT route

September 29, 2011

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) plans to introduce a bus rapid transit route along 34th Street in midtown Manhattan starting in November.

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