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New York orders 1m more transit cards
2 Aug 2010

One million transit cards are set to be issued to New York and New Jersey residents over the next three years.

Technology company eAccess, a subsidiary of smart card developers Cubic Corporation, will provide the contactless smart cards under a new agreement with the regional transport authority.

The contactless smart cards will be used across the area's transport network to allow passengers to pay for journeys without the need for cash.

Paul Orloff, director of marketing for eAccess for the Eastern region, claimed the new cards will compliment the current SmartLink transit card.

He said: "The eAccess smart card allows transit riders who have been using paper magnetic tickets to switch to cutting-edge contactless technology.

"This will ensure a consistent and efficient experience for transit patrons by reducing the time they spend at fare gates."

According to eAccess, over 650 million smart cards have been issued by transit agencies worldwide.