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Problems with PRESTO card auto-reload feature

December 22, 2011

Metrolinx (ON) recently discovered a problem with the auto-reload feature on the regional PRESTO card that affected more than 300 commuters.

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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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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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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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San Francisco considers new smart card

November 17, 2011

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (CA) is developing a new smart card for parking, taxis, and — possibly — Muni rides.

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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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Australian police use myki data to track criminals

November 8, 2011

Police have requested information on 33 commuters from the Victoria Transport Ticketing Authority since January 2010 according to the Herald Sun.

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The Mo System — One app for all

November 7, 2011

Mo System, a Munich start-up, wants subscribers to use public transportation or rent bicycles and cars with a single card and earn rewards for doing so.

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