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Disused London Underground stations could be transformed
12 Sep 2011
Old London Underground stations could be transformed into tourist attractions if recent proposals are given the green light.
TfL announces changes to Oyster Card system
5 Sep 2011
The Oyster Card system is set to be altered in a bid to prevent customers who fail to swipe their card from being overcharged.
Scottish technology firms supply smart cards for Nexus
31 Aug 2011
Tyne and Wear's transport authority Nexus is set to collaborate with two Scottish technology firms to create new travel smart cards.
CBSO set to cancel London Underground contract
26 Aug 2011
London Underground's largest advertiser CBSO has terminated its contract with the transit system after a series of delays.
London Underground: TfL launches text information service
24 Aug 2011
Transport for London has made improvements to its telephone service.
Novacroft set to manage Oyster Card schemes
23 Aug 2011
Smart ticketing solutions company Novacroft is set to manage a number of Oyster card schemes.
London Underground: Commuters could see ticket price rise
17 Aug 2011
London Underground passengers could see the price of their tickets rise as part of wider government plans.
Plans for Harrogate transit system gain support
17 Aug 2011
Plans to use old trains from the London Underground District Line between Harrogate, Leeds and York are increasing momentum.
Oyster card scheme shortlisted in Hampshire
11 Aug 2011
Commuters in Hampshire could soon be using travel smartcards.
London Underground unveils five-year pay offer
10 Aug 2011
London Underground has presented a five-year pay offer to trade union members.
Merseytravel set to launch smartcard technology
9 Aug 2011
Public transport users in Merseyside could benefit from the launch of a new smartcard.
London Underground stations receive listed status
28 Jul 2011
A number of London Underground tube stations have been regarded as listed buildings.
Google maps integrates London Underground
28 Jul 2011
Internet giant Google has announced plans to display the London Underground network through its Maps service.
Travellers call for Scottish Oyster Card
27 Jul 2011
Transport campaigners in Scotland have called for their own version of the Oyster Card.
London Underground block closures begin
27 Jul 2011
Commuters have been told to expect delays on the London Underground.
Oyster transit cards 'could be used for charity donations'
26 Jul 2011
Oyster transit cards could be used as a convenient way for commuters to make charity donations, according to the students behind a new project.
Designer creates London Underground app
26 Jul 2011
Commuters could soon use their smartphones to view a map of the London Underground.
RMT rejects London Underground pay offer
19 Jul 2011
The RMT has refused to accept a higher payment offer for London Underground employees.
Pay offer raised for London Underground staff
14 Jul 2011
Staff on the London Underground have been offered a new pay offer.
London Underground Olympic plan branded "recipe for disaster"
14 Jul 2011
Union leaders have criticised the London Underground plans for the Olympics.
Daniel Radcliffe 'doesn't know how to use Oyster cards'
13 Jul 2011
Oyster cards faze Daniel Radcliffe, he has revealed.
Overcharging could be thing of the past for Oyster card users
12 Jul 2011
Oyster card users are less likely to be overcharged in the future, it has been suggested.
Smart card technology comes to bike hire service
11 Jul 2011
A bicycle rental scheme now makes use of smart card technology.
Transit cards come to Devon and Cornwall
8 Jul 2011
A travel card scheme for the south-west of the UK has received £3 million in government funding.
Wearable Oyster card developed
7 Jul 2011
Benjamin Parton has developed an Oyster card that can be worn as a plastic ring.
National Express to roll out smart card travel options
5 Jul 2011
The operator is investing £25 million into its Birmingham transport network.
Stagecoach Manchester to launch smart card travel
5 Jul 2011
The bus company has launched this system on 700 coaches in the city.
Top tips for staying cool on the Tube in warm weather
1 Jul 2011
TfL has issued guidance to help people stay cool on the London Underground transit system.
Tube users 'will soon benefit from cooler trains'
1 Jul 2011
Users of the London Underground transit system will increasingly benefit from cooler Tubes.
Ken Livingstone: Northern Line upgrade 'may not happen'
27 Jun 2011
The upgrade on the Northern Line may not occur, Ken Livingstone claims.
Infobus transit system in Nottingham 'will give schoolchildren taste of bus travel'
24 Jun 2011
Nottingham schoolchildren will experience a taste of busy travel on a new transit system.
Oyster card users will soon see London 2012 posters on the Tube
22 Jun 2011
Famous artists will be designing posters which will go on display on the London Underground transit system.
Tube strikes due to affect Wimbledon
20 Jun 2011
Users of the London Underground transit system are likely to be hit by further Tube strikes.
Tube strike 'will have little impact on Londoners'
17 Jun 2011
London Underground claims users of its transit system will not be affected by the first unions' walkout.
Commuter fares for travel to London hit £10k a year
16 Jun 2011
People using transit systems to reach London are being hit by huge fares.
Oyster card users 'deserve better communication'
16 Jun 2011
London Underground needs to communicate better with passengers.
SAS to launch new mobile NFC solution
16 Jun 2011
People flying with Scandinavian Airlines will be offered a new NFC solution to boost time efficiency.
Contactless MasterCard technology coming to US transit systems
13 Jun 2011
People in the US who travel via public transit could do so with contactless payments in the future.
Smart card systems introduced for cyclists in San Francisco
13 Jun 2011
BART will be making contactless payments available to those who use the Ashby Bike Station in San Francisco.
Strikes planned on London Underground
10 Jun 2011
Tube workers are preparing to walk out four times in the space of two weeks.
London's black cabs to receive contactless payment technology
3 Jun 2011
People in the capital will soon have a new way of paying for commuting in the famous taxis.
sQuid and ACT partner to create Smart Transactions Group
24 May 2011
The deal between the two companies was said to be worth $87 million.
M6 toll road to offer contactless payments
20 May 2011
Searching for change on the M6 Toll Road could soon be a thing of the past for drivers.
Royal wedding Oyster card sales top 200,000
10 May 2011
A total of £2 million has already been made through sales of a special Oyster card that celebrated the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Nice 'leading the way with contactless payments'
21 Apr 2011
Near field communications are used by many people making payments for public transport and other services in Nice.
Commemorative Oyster cards go on sale this week
21 Apr 2011
Special Oyster smart cards celebrating the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton go on sale this week.
MP calls for smartcards on all UK public transport
19 Apr 2011
One MP believes contactless smart cards should be rolled out on public transport systems across the UK.
Leeds public transport to get contactless smart cards?
19 Apr 2011
Metro chairman Chris Greaves claims Leeds public transport is likely to see the introduction of smart cards in the future.
Glasgow underground to get contactless smart cards
15 Apr 2011
A new contactless smart card scheme is to be introduced on Glasgow's underground system.
Contactless technology used in French vehicle-sharing campaign
15 Apr 2011
Contactless smart cards are to be utilised in a new vehicle-sharing initiative in France.
Oyster cards 'cheap way to travel around London'
14 Apr 2011
A travel expert has explained why Oyster cards are such a good way of getting around London.
Youngster calls for smart cards on Oxford transport
12 Apr 2011
A youth parliament member in Oxfordshire believes a contactless smart card system should be introduced for kids on the area's public transport system.
Applied Card Technologies awarded new transport contract
11 Apr 2011
A deal to introduce contactless smart cards into a new Scottish transport project has been awarded to Applied Card Technologies.
TransLink chooses name for new contactless smart card
7 Apr 2011
Canadian company TransLink has decided to name its new contactless smart card Compass.
New contactless smart card introduced in Auckland
5 Apr 2011
People using public transport in Auckland can now pay for their journeys using a contactless smart card.
Smartcards to be used on Nottingham tram systems
4 Apr 2011
Conctactless smart cards are set to be introduced for passengers using Nottingham's tram system.
NFC being encouraged into transit payment systems
1 Apr 2011
2011 will likely see further overlap between transit systems and new payment technologies.
New royal wedding souvenir Oyster card unveiled
29 Mar 2011
A special Oyster card has been created to commemorate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Brighton buses launching contactless smart cards
28 Mar 2011
A new contactless smart card system is to be introduced on buses in Brighton.
Transit card prototypes for Bangalore
25 Mar 2011
Bangalore commuters could soon have access to contactless smart cards on the transit system.
Calls growing for smart transit cards on TTC
24 Mar 2011
A writer for the National Post has called for contactless smart cards to be implemented on the Toronto subway.
Oxford Bus Company apologises for contactless card problems
21 Mar 2011
Oxford Bus Company has apologised for problems encountered with its contactless smart card system last year.
Scrapping Oyster Extension Permits 'will make travel easier'
17 Mar 2011
The decision to get rid of Oyster card Extension Permits has been welcomed by one London Assembly Member.
London TravelWatch calls for Oyster card changes
16 Mar 2011
One organisation believes some changes need to be made to the way in which Oyster cards are used on the London transport system.
London Oyster card Extension Permits scrapped
14 Mar 2011
Oyster card Extension Permits will no longer be required in London, it has been announced.
Gemalto boosted by contactless smart card revenue
14 Mar 2011
Gemalto enjoyed increased revenue from contactless smart cards in 2011.
Loyalty card proposed for Derbyshire town
14 Mar 2011
A loyalty scheme has been proposed for Erewash in Derbyshire.
London Underground preparing for contactless bank card payments
11 Mar 2011
Buses will be equipped to take contactless bank card payments in time for the Olympics.
Calls made for more Oyster card readers at London Underground stations
11 Mar 2011
Commuters want more card readers at tube stations to ensure they can properly touch in and out.
Brisbane transit card system is a still 'a work in progress'
8 Mar 2011
Queensland's minister for transportation has said she will listen to feedback from users of the Brisbane smart card system
Canberra commuters to benefit from wide rollout of hit transit card system
8 Mar 2011
After a successful trial, Canberra's new transit card system is to be extended, it has been confirmed
New transit card programme set to be trialled on Indian railways
28 Feb 2011
New Go India card will allow rail passengers to pay for travel without the need for cash
Victorian government considers new transit card system
28 Feb 2011
Vix claims its transit card system would save the Victorian government £63.2m
Passenger group urges transport agency to test Philadelphia transit card system
28 Feb 2011
Guidelines would allow rail passengers to only pay for their whole journey on their return leg
TfL set to upgrade transit card readers
25 Feb 2011
Bus passengers will soon be able to pay for travel using contactless-enabled bank cards
New transit card system launched in Australia
23 Feb 2011
New MyWay card launched in Canberra
New transit card scheme in Vancouver could use 'fairer' payment system
22 Feb 2011
Metro Vancouver is considering using a distance-based fare structure to replace the current zone system
New transit card launched in Tyne and Wear
16 Feb 2011
Light rail passengers will be able to use the Pop card to pay for travel
Two million weekly rail journeys now paid for with Oyster cards
9 Feb 2011
More rail passengers now using cards to pay for their journeys
Technology firm chosen to test South African transit card scheme
2 Feb 2011
Clear2Pay will test the functionality of the system
Easy Card transit system launched in Florida
18 Jan 2011
Tri-Rail will now accept contactless smart card payments.
Toronto transit cards launch child and senior discounts
11 Jan 2011
Discounts on Presto smart travel cards can be attained by children and seniors.
Single transit card scheme to be launched on NZ buses
31 Dec 2010
New transit card will be operational in early 2011
New plan to promote transit card use in Mumbai
31 Dec 2010
Mumbai rail agency plans to man smartcard machines to help residents use the technology
Mumbai's integrated transit card system set to be launched in 2011
17 Dec 2010
Passengers will be able to travel across the city with a single card by December 2011
Technology firms set to develop open platform for transit card schemes
8 Dec 2010
Smartcard makers and chip manufacturers agree to make new payment system
NXP set to power new contactless transit card programme in Madrid
8 Dec 2010
NXP Semiconductors set to provide the microcontroller to power the new contactless transit card programme in Madrid
Azerbaijan set to launch new transit card scheme
22 Nov 2010
New transit card to be launched in Baku next year
New transit card launched in Australia
19 Nov 2010
News Seniors Card + Go Card released in Queensland
Cardiff Bus begins issuing new transit cards
19 Nov 2010
Firm sending 24,000 Iff cards to customers
New Cardiff transit card proves a hit with bus passengers
9 Nov 2010
Cardiff Bus has received 25,000 applications for its new Iff card
Indian cities in race to complete transit card projects
8 Nov 2010
Bangalore and Pune both set to launch bus transit card schemes
Australian transport officials urged to deploy contactless transit cards
8 Nov 2010
Visa claims contactless technology could improve transit system
Midlands transit card scheme completed
5 Nov 2010
Bus passengers in the region will be able to pay for their fare without cash
San Francisco commuters urged to adopt Clipper transit cards
1 Nov 2010
Paper tickets for the San Francisco Muni are being phased out in favour of Clipper transit cards.
Vancouver considering name for new transit cards
1 Nov 2010
The public has been invited to help think of a name for Vancouver's new transit cards.
Canadian city set to launch new transit card programme
27 Oct 2010
New R-Card scheme will be fully operational in November
Integrated Indian transit card set to be launched
20 Oct 2010
Automatic Ticket Vending Machine card to be expanded to other forms of transport
Integrated Dublin transit card scheme set to involve 20 firms
19 Oct 2010
Over 20 different private and public companies will be involved in the initiative
Oyster card to be extended to London stations?
12 Oct 2010
Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow train stations are still without Oyster Card technology.
First phase of west-England transit card project set to start
11 Oct 2010
New transit card programme could be operational by March 2011
New national transit card could be launched in India
11 Oct 2010
One India Card would allow users to pay for all forms of travel in the country
Global transit card system could be available by 2012
8 Oct 2010
Passengers could use a single card to travel around Europe, America and Australia
Sydney transit card project set to offer 'convenient' payment
8 Oct 2010
epay will allow users to top-up credit in convenience stores
New ticketing platform could expand emoney travel options
7 Oct 2010
HID Global launches its new veriCLASS platform
New transit card scheme launched in Cardiff
7 Oct 2010
Iff card allows users to pay for bus travel without the need for cash
New Malaysian technology could lead to single-ticketing system
6 Oct 2010
Kuala Lumpur bus station installs new electronic ticketing system
Oxford takes step towards single ticketing with new transit card scheme
5 Oct 2010
StagecoachSmart cards will be compatible with the 2011 multi-operator system
New Denver transit card programme unveiled
5 Oct 2010
New smart card to be operational by next year
CTA requests proposals for smart card travel system
1 Oct 2010
The authority is hoping to receive proposals for the design, implementation and operation of a smart card travel system.
Half a million passengers using smart card travel in Mexico City
1 Oct 2010
Some 6.5 million contactless smart cards have been delivered to end-users for the transit system.
New transit card programme set to be launched on Cardiff Bus
30 Sep 2010
Welsh bus operator will unveil new cards in October
sQuid launches pay-as-you-go transit cards for buses in Dundee
30 Sep 2010
Residents in Dundee will be able to use sQuid to pay for National Express bus rides from the beginning of next year.
More e-money options available to US transit passengers
27 Sep 2010
Visa pilots new contactless payment scheme in New York
Chesire transit card scheme expands
27 Sep 2010
Cheshire Travelcard now accepted by eight depots
Indian transit card programme to be trialled on buses
27 Sep 2010
Residents of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad will benefit from the technology
Bus transit card scheme set to be launched in Malaysia
24 Sep 2010
Transit cards could reduce queuing times on bus services
New transit card scheme unveiled in Maryland
22 Sep 2010
Residents can now use the CharmCard to pay for travel
Cashless toll use continues to rise in San Francisco
21 Sep 2010
More residents using FasTrak to pay for toll fees
Bidders for Toronto's transit card system unveiled
16 Sep 2010
Oyster card developers among bidders
St Louis set to develop transit card system
15 Sep 2010
Metro confirm new transit card system is in development
New transit card scheme set to be launched in Canada
10 Sep 2010
R-Card to be launched on Regina buses
UK minister proposes nationwide transit card scheme
7 Sep 2010
Nationwide smart card scheme could be operational in a "few years"
Contactless smart card scheme tracks pupils at US school
3 Sep 2010
Chicago school is aware of the pupils on each school bus
Transit card shipments set to boost smart card industry
1 Sep 2010
Transit card shipments predicted to rise over the next five years
Wolverhampton transit card scheme set to be launched
27 Aug 2010
Over 200 buses now fitted with smart card readers
US students set to use eMoney solutions in taxis
27 Aug 2010
Vanderbilt University students can use the cards to pay for their fare
New transit card scheme to be launched in South Africa
26 Aug 2010
160,000 residents expected to benefit from new smart card
Cambridgeshire residents set to benefit from transit card
25 Aug 2010
Cardholders can automatically pay for their monthly bus ticket
San Francisco residents turn to transit card
25 Aug 2010
Weekly use rises 11 per cent in first week of August
Multi-functional transit card launched in Taiwan
24 Aug 2010
Users can travel around Sun Moon Lake
Taiwanese integrated transit card system set for launch
23 Aug 2010
New system would allow users to travel across the country with one card
Passengers will 'benefit' from new Irish transit card scheme
23 Aug 2010
Transport agency claims smart cards will be more reliable than paper tickets
Contactless smart cards used for new Italian cycle hire scheme
20 Aug 2010
Service can be added to existing smart cards
Australian transit card scheme continues to grow
11 Aug 2010
60 per cent of all journeys in Queensland are paid for with the Go card
Global smart card market to grow
11 Aug 2010
A new report by RNCOS suggests that regular and contactless smart cards will grow in demand through to 2013.
Transit cards 'cheaper' than credit cards
10 Aug 2010
Transit card users will not be charged transaction fees
Australian transit card scheme expanded
9 Aug 2010
Cash will not be accepted for 12 hours during weekdays
New transit card launched in Singapore
6 Aug 2010
Multi-functional NETS FlashPay cards will be used on Plus1 buses
Bristol transit card scheme expanded
2 Aug 2010
Cards will be introduced to Wessex Connect buses next month
Australian transit card scheme set to go live
26 Jul 2010
Myki card scheme will be rolled out across Melbourne on Sunday
New transit card launched in Dubai
23 Jul 2010
New smart cards will allow parents to track their child's journey
Canadian transit card scheme could be expanded
22 Jul 2010
Presto card could be expanded throughout Toronto
Oyster card extension proves a big success
19 Jul 2010
Groups praise the use of Oyster cards on National Rail trains
Birmingham transit card scheme to go live next year
15 Jul 2010
Centro smart card scheme will be operational in 2011
Australian transit card 'improves' transport
13 Jul 2010
Public transport can be more efficient with cards
Transit cards 'vital' for Canadian transport network
7 Jul 2010
Smart cards will be integral part of regional travel in Vancouver
Transit card scheme coming to Qatar
2 Jul 2010
Contactless smart card will simplify bus travel in the country
New Zealand students get discounted travel with transit card
23 Jun 2010
Students get 20 per cent off journeys on New Plymouth's bus network
San Francisco moves towards cashless society
17 Jun 2010
Paper passes will no longer be available across the city's transport network
Canadian transit card could offer loyalty scheme
10 Jun 2010
The 'R' card in Regina could offer air miles or reward points
South African transit card scheme unveiled for World Cup
8 Jun 2010
Gautrain Gold Card users can access high-speed train service this summer
US firm lays down foundations for new transit card scheme
4 Jun 2010
New Jersey travel authority introduces new smart-card machines
Jamaican students could get new transit card
4 Jun 2010
Minister calls for personalised multi-functional cards
New transit card scheme launched in UAE
2 Jun 2010
Sayer cards will be available to bus passengers
Three companies bid for Ottawa transit card system
2 Jun 2010
Ten-year Translink smart card contract to be announced at the end of the year
Indian transit card scheme set to expand
19 May 2010
Cardholders in Mumbai will be able to access monorail and subway services
York considers transit card scheme
17 May 2010
Growing pressure on council to introduce transit card scheme
Smart card travel comes to Australian bus network
30 Apr 2010
Transit card to be trialled on bus network in Canberra
Contactless smart cards rising in popularity in Taiwan
27 Apr 2010
There are more than 18 million EasyCards currently in circulation, according to the card provider's chairman.
Multi-use contactless smart cards for Ottawa?
23 Apr 2010
Proposals are being considered for a multi-use contactless solution for the whole of Ottawa.
TTC urged to stick with Presto travel cards
20 Apr 2010
The details of a proposed smart travel system in Toronto are currently the topic of fierce debate in Canada.
Contactless smart cards launched on Reading buses
8 Apr 2010
Reading's transit network is the latest in the UK to embrace contactless smart card technology.
London bike hire scheme to use contactless smart cards from summer launch
6 Apr 2010
Boris Johnson's bike scheme is to be launched at the end of July and will rely heavily on the use of contactless smart card technology.
Bristol smart card travel could be in place by September
6 Apr 2010
Contactless smart cards could be in use on Bristol's buses as early as September this year.
Oyster success revealed at one tube station
30 Mar 2010
The huge success of Oyster is leading London Underground to change the hours worked by staff at one tube station.
Smart card travel in the works for Dublin
30 Mar 2010
Dublin could soon see a transit card system rolled out for its bus and light rail services.
Contactless smart card trial to run on Bristol's buses
26 Mar 2010
Bristol City Council are to trial the use of contactless payment on selected bus routes ahead of a possible regional rollout in the future.
Smart Card Alliance transit payment reports released
24 Mar 2010
An organisation committed to the promotion of contactless smart card transit payment has made resources available to assist local authorities considering a transit system upgrade.
Legacy payment schemes 'inadequate for mass transit'
23 Mar 2010
An industry expert has claimed that contactless smart cards offer a better alternative to legacy payment schemes on transit systems.
Ingenico chosen to manage RATP payments
22 Mar 2010
The RATP has chosen Ingenico to manage the Paris transit system payments network.
Reno may install smart parking meters
19 Mar 2010
Council authorities in Reno, Nevada are considering the implementation of a contactless smart card parking meter scheme.
Contactless smart cards for airports?
16 Mar 2010
One commentator has suggested smart cards could reduce queuing time at airports.
Nottingham city councillors to decide on smart ticketing investment
10 Mar 2010
Nottingham city councillors are to decide whether to accept a grant from the DfT to implement a smart ticketing system on the city's transit network.
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.
