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NJ TRANSIT seeks WiFi for trains

September 3, 2010

NJ TRANSIT wants to add wireless Internet connections for its 12 rail lines and 165 train stations.

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SEPTA’s smart card proposal comes under fire

August 25, 2010

Passenger advocates were quick to criticize some fare payment scenarios proposed by SEPTA in bid documents prepared for its anticipated smart card system.

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TTC moves one step closer to open fare system

August 12, 2010

The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) has issued a request for pre-qualifications for an open standards-based fare payment system, despite opposition from local officials and politicians.

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Dubai to launch dual-purpose card

April 22, 2010

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (UAE) plans to launch a new dual-chip smart card that combines the features of the existing Nol card with the functions of a credit/debit card. “The cards could be used for your day-to-day purchases as well as for your daily travels,” said Mohammed Yousuf Al Mudharreb. “This is an additional [...]

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LA Metro moves closer to real-time bus info

April 1, 2010

The Source reports that LA Metro has invited vendors to submit proposals for a real-time Bus arrival information system.

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RailCorp’s new software delays payments to vendors

March 16, 2010

Australia’s Railcorp is paying contractors about three months late because of problems with a new computer system intended to improve transparency in the procurement process.

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MTA wants to bring wi-fi to rail

March 16, 2010

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) wants to bring Wi-Fi to its commuter rail passengers and is requesting proposals on designing, implementing, and financing wireless service for Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road.

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Dublin smart cards delayed again

January 21, 2010

The rollout for Dublin’s integrated ticketing project will be delayed until the end of 2011, almost 10 years after the original deadline.

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LA Metro to explore cell phone service in subway

January 5, 2010

According to its official blog, LA Metro will explore options for providing cell phone coverage in its subway tunnels.

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CTA moves closer to smart cards

December 16, 2009

A request for proposals issued by the Chicago Transit Authority (IL) for an open-fare collection system generated interest from about a dozen banks and credit-card companies.

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