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Contactless smart card system for Manchester gathers momentum
2 Mar 2010
The introduction of a transit card system for Manchester is gathering pace, according to reports.
Transit card scheme to be implemented in Regina, Canada
18 Feb 2010
Public transport users in Regina, Canada could soon see the implementation of a contactless smart card system.
Cashless transit payments come to Montpellier
16 Feb 2010
The French city of Montpellier will enjoy the benefits of contactless payment technology on its public transportation from today.
Contactless smart card travel 'the only way in Rotterdam'
15 Feb 2010
Contactless smart cards are now the only way for public transport users in Rotterdam to pay for their journeys.
Contactless smart card system 'to be rolled out in the midlands'
15 Feb 2010
Passengers on trains in the midlands are set to see the roll-out of a contactless smart card system.
Transit card 'to offer integrated travel in India'
10 Feb 2010
Public transport passengers in India could soon experience integrated travel throughout the country thanks to a new transit card system.
'Revolutionary' contactless smart card travel could link Welsh cities
2 Feb 2010
Welsh towns and cities could soon be linked by a revolutionary transit system, it has been suggested.
Transit card system 'to be rolled out in San Diego'
20 Jan 2010
A contactless smart card system is set to be fully implemented in San Diego by spring 2010.
Contactless smart cards 'to be implemented in Auckland'
19 Jan 2010
Auckland could see the implementation of a transit card system prior to the 2011 Rubgy World Cup.
Contactless smart cards to be trialled in Vietnam
15 Jan 2010
Ho Chi Minh City is the latest location to adopt contactless smart card technology on public transport systems.
Western Australia region launches cashless transit system
4 Jan 2010
A second region in Western Australia now has a cashless public transport system.
Transit cards in Pittsburgh 'by the end of 2010'
4 Jan 2010
By the end of next year the Pittsburgh Port Authority hopes to have a transit card system in operation.
Fujitsu to issue over one million contactless smart cards
21 Dec 2009
More than one million contactless smart cards will be ditributed in London by Fujitsu.
'Contactless smart cards to be developed in Taiwan'
21 Dec 2009
The Taiwanese government is to fund a smart card technology project with mobile phone handsets.
Smart card travel to be introduced to Liverpool
18 Dec 2009
Contactless smart cards will soon be introduced for bus passengers in Liverpool.
Fumbling for change 'not good'
14 Dec 2009
As San Francisco launches new transit smart card, NBCBayArena.com says having to locate change is not a good thing for consumers.
Cashless system 'makes travel easier for Maryland passengers'
10 Dec 2009
The Maryland Transit Administration has announced that people who use its Metro Subway service can now pay for travel with credit cards, making their lives more convenient.
We are an increasingly cashless society, says mayor
9 Dec 2009
An Australian Mayor has been commenting on the way his country is moving towards a cashless society.
Auckland to have eMoney travel ticket system by 2011
8 Dec 2009
A smart card system for travel is set to be established in Auckland in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Pittsburgh plans to use multi-purpose smart cards
4 Dec 2009
Contactless smart cards that can be used on nearly all modes of transport may soon be launched in Pittsburgh.
Cashless society developing in Singapore
1 Dec 2009
People from Singapore have further opportunities to pay for public transport with contactless smart cards, suggesting that the nation is moving towards a cashless society.
London's overseas visitors can now order Oysters
1 Dec 2009
People visiting London from overseas can now order their Oyster cards online prior to travelling to the city.
The benefits of smart cards explained
30 Nov 2009
A lecturer at University College London has offered his views on why smart card travel in the form of the London Oyster card is beneficial to passengers.
Sunderland considers multi-purpose smart cards
27 Nov 2009
Sunderland transport bosses will gauge the success of smart cards for travel before considering rolling out usage on a multi-purpose basis.
Dubai Metro system introduces smart cards
27 Nov 2009
Contactless smart card technology will be incorporated into the Dubai Metro system this week.
Wider Oyster card usage 'will make travel simpler'
26 Nov 2009
Wider usage of Oyster cards in London may make travelling around the capital easier, according to transport chiefs.
Smart card issues debated in Holland
26 Nov 2009
Issues to do with the recently-implemented contactless smart card system for public transport have been raised in the Netherlands.
London cyclists to use contactless smart card system
25 Nov 2009
Londoners will be able to use contactless smart cards to access new public bicycle terminals in the English capital next year.
January 2nd will mark new Oyster card era
25 Nov 2009
Oyster cards will be used for travel on National Rail and Thames Clipper River services in Greater London as of January 2nd 2010, it has been confirmed.
Oyster card 'to be used on over-ground services'
23 Nov 2009
New developments announced regarding the use of Oyster cards in London.
Chicago seniors can still use smart cards for free travel
19 Nov 2009
Contactless smart cards will still be the payment method used by senior citizens in Chicago after moves to stop their free travel were prevented from being implemented.
Plans for more smart card usage in Rotterdam
17 Nov 2009
Paper tickets and the money needed to buy them may soon be a thing of the past in the Dutch city of Rotterdam.
Qantas to use contactless smart cards for check-in
16 Nov 2009
Australian airline Qantas is set to start using contactless smart technology at its check-in points at airports throughout the company's home country.
Town loyalty scheme to be launched in Trim
16 Nov 2009
A new loyalty programme is set to be rolled out in the Northern Irish town of Trim in order to boost local trade.
Contactless smart cards 'debut in South America'
10 Nov 2009
Contactless smart cards have been introduced in Rio de Janeiro.
Doha public to use contactless smart cards for travel
28 Oct 2009
Contactless smart cards are set to be used for bus travel in Doha, Qatar.
Writer is 'a big fan' of smart cards for travel
28 Oct 2009
A Canadian writer has revealed his love of using smart cards for travel in a recent column.
Contactless smart card for Florida travel
27 Oct 2009
Rail and bus systems in Miami Dade County are offering passengers greater convenience with the implementation of a smart card cashless payment system.
NY smart card travel scheme 'to bring cheaper fares'
23 Oct 2009
The proposed new contactless smart card travel system for New York may bring cheaper fares to the city's people.
SA bus network to use smart card system
22 Oct 2009
A smart card bus travel system could be implemented in South Africa in time for next year's World Cup finals.
New smart card system for Melbourne passengers
21 Oct 2009
A new smart card system is on the horizon for the people of Melbourne.
Midlands 'to trial smart cards' for rail services
20 Oct 2009
Rail passengers in the Midlands may soon benefit from a smart card that allows them to travel on trains and buses using a single electronic ticket.
Oyster card pay-as-you-go fares to rise
16 Oct 2009
The cost of using the Oyster card for journeys in Zone 1 of the London Underground is to rise in the new year.
Brighton considers contactless smart card system
13 Oct 2009
Brighton becomes the latest part of the UK to consider the benefits of contactless smart card technology as a method of paying for travel.
Seattle contactless smart card assessed
13 Oct 2009
The success of a contactless smart card - which is used in Seattle - has been discussed by those involved with the scheme.
Five run market campaign using Oyster card holders
2 Oct 2009
The controller of television channel Five was handing out free Oyster Card holders in London earlier this week.
Transit purse added to Bolton smart cards
30 Sep 2009
The people of Bolton will now be able to benefit from the first ever multi-purse smart card.
Contactless smart cards in NY 'will help transport system'
28 Sep 2009
Positive comments have been made regarding the introduction of contactless smart card technology to the New York transport system.
Montreal to introduce contactless smart cards
28 Sep 2009
The Societe de Transport de Montreal has announced that Oberthur Technologies will provide contactless smart cards for use on Montreal's public transport.
Contactless smart card for New York transit
24 Sep 2009
New York is set to move a step closer to contactless smart card usage for its transit system.
Wales launches smart cards for public transport
21 Sep 2009
A smart card - touted as Wales' version of the Oyster card - has been launched for use on public transport in the country.
French commuters to benefit from new ticket system
17 Sep 2009
A French transport company has started a pilot programme that allows commuters to top-up their tickets for travel at home.
Cambridge councillor confident on new smart card scheme
8 Sep 2009
A smart card is being developed, which will eventually be able to be used on more than one bus operator in Cambridge.
Contactless smart cards given to Delhi kids
4 Sep 2009
Children in India have been handed contactless smart cards to use on bus travel to and from school.
Brussels chooses contactless smart card provider
4 Sep 2009
Brussels' residents are set to benefit from contactless smart card technology thanks to Gemalto.
Calls for contactless smart cards across Bristol
3 Sep 2009
Travel experts in the south-west of England are keen to get smart card technology rolled out across Bristol.
Testers wanted for contactless smart card initiative
3 Sep 2009
Volunteers in Maryland are required to test out a new contactless smart card.
Signs of cashless society developing in Kenya
2 Sep 2009
A new contactless smart card system highlights a move towards cashless society in Kenya.
Contactless smart card system in north-east
28 Aug 2009
The Department for Transport has given Metro operator Nexus the funds to implement a contactless smart card technology system.
Reaction to contactless smart card travel plans
27 Aug 2009
The Campaign for Better Transport has welcomed the government's contactless smart card ticketing idea.
DfT contactless consultation "a major step"
26 Aug 2009
A consultation by the Department for Transport into the feasibility of contactless payments has been described as a "major step" towards rolling out the technology.
Govt focuses on contactless smart cards
24 Aug 2009
Transport minister Sadiq Khan has spoken of the benefits contactless smart cards can bring to travel arrangements.
PTEG supports govt contactless smart card plans
24 Aug 2009
Proposals by the government to introduce contactless smart card technology across UK public transport have been welcomed by the PTEG.
Somerset to use Oyster cards
11 Aug 2009
Oyster cards could solve a number of problems in Somerset, it has been suggested.
Cashless society 'is widely accepted'
11 Aug 2009
The cashless society that contactless smart cards make possible is becoming more widespread.
Netherlands transit systems 'transition to OV-chipkaart'
11 Aug 2009
The OV-chipkaart smart card is now in action on transit systems in the Netherlands.
Contactless smart cards 'a success' in Brisbane
11 Aug 2009
Brisbane transit systems have successfully implemented contactless smart cards.
Philadelphia transit systems adopt contactless smart cards
11 Aug 2009
Contactless smart cards are replacing cash on Philadelphia transit systems.
Alberta town plans smart cards for transit systems
20 Jul 2009
Transit systems in an Alberta town could soon be accessed by smart card.
Peru 'to adopt smart card travel'
15 Jul 2009
Peru looks to install smart card travel arrangements.
Transit systems using smart cards 'benefit many'
10 Jul 2009
Smart cards have many benefits for people using public transit.
Olympic tickets 'to double as eCash and transit cards'
10 Jul 2009
As well as accessing events, London 2012 tickets could double as eCash and transit cards.
Edinburgh transit cards 'proving popular'
10 Jul 2009
Transit cards which double as entry to tourist attractions have proved successful in Edinburgh.
Prepaid card to be used on Philippines transit systems
10 Jul 2009
A major Philippines commercial bank is introducing prepaid cards for the nation's transit systems.
Transit cards 'are the future'
10 Jul 2009
The future of public transportation could be based around contactless transit cards.
Contactless smart cards in transit systems 'to grow'
10 Jul 2009
A new report suggests transit systems may widely adopt contactless smart cards in the near-term.
Govt looks to boost smart card travel
10 Jul 2009
The government has announced plans look into boosting the deployment and take-up of smart card travel.
Passes 'encourage uptake of transit systems'
10 Jul 2009
Transit systems in Chicago have gained in popularity since smart cards were trialled in the city.
Contactless smart cards planned for Bedford
10 Jul 2009
The borough of Bedford plans to introduce contactless smart cards on its transit systems.
Transit cards 'successful' in Dubai
9 Jul 2009
Dubai's implementation of transit cards has met with success.
