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Transport for London to select WiFi supplier in spring

January 26, 2012

Transport for London will announce its selection this spring for a vendor to install WiFi in 120 London Underground stations in time for the Olympics.

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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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Toronto gets ready for cell phone service

October 4, 2011

The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) plans to award a contract to a wireless provider to equip its stations and platforms for cell-phone reception.

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Chicago seeks to launch bikeshare program

September 22, 2011

Chicago DOT issued an RFP for a large-scale bicycle-sharing program, with a goal of 3,000 bikes by July 2012 and 2,000 more over the next two years.

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Los Angeles agency moves forward with WiFi for Gold Line

September 18, 2011

Free WiFi on LA Metro’s Gold Line is closer, as CRA/LA approved a contract for a consultant to prepare design specs and an RFP.

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Metro expands SmarTrip pilot, moves forward with open fare plans

September 15, 2011

WMATA (DC) asked 150,000 riders to test a feature that lets them add money to their SmarTrip farecards online and plans to launch the program this month.

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Ten years later, Sydney still waits for electronic ticketing

August 8, 2011

With a new government and a new contract in place, Sydney’s commuters may see the first phase of an electronic ticketing system by the end of 2012.

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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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Myki ticketing will stay

June 22, 2011

After a government review, the Australian state of Victoria will keep the troubled myki smart card and has a new deal with the contractor to make it work.

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