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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2016

N.Y. MTA's longest-serving chairman, Kiley dies

One of Kiley’s most enduring legacies was the removal of graffiti — a potent symbol of disorder — throughout New York City’s subway system.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

INIT to provide Honolulu's smart card, mobile ticket system

The initial phase will include outfitting all 550 of the agency’s bus fleet with proximity terminals, mobile data terminals, and routers to facilitate the validation of smart cards and electronic tickets.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2016

SEPTA's Key fare system set to debut in June

The card program, which was originally scheduled to debut in 2013, is supposed to bring SEPTA’s antiquated fare system into the modern age and allow riders to pay for fare plans with a debit or credit card.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2016

San Francisco plan would charge 25-cent fee for paying with cash

The goal of the fee, which is also described as a discount for Clipper card users, is to persuade more riders to use Clipper or a Muni fare app, speeding boarding times and cutting costs.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2016

INIT wins The Rapid's smart card, mobile ticketing contract

Vehicles will be equipped with INIT’s onboard ticket readers/validators to support multiple forms of payment including smart cards. Mobile tickets and EMV credit card payments will be added over time.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2016

INIT to supply Honolulu bus, rail smart card system

Will provide new smart card readers on TheBus and ticket vending machines and fare gates at the rail stations. The contract also calls for customer service terminals at satellite city halls and retail outlets to sell passes and load value onto the cards.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

INIT wins region-wide electronic fare management system contract

The contract between INIT and Fla.'s Regional Working Group, which consists of eight county transit agencies, will involve the deployment of an integrated fare system using account-based smart cards and mobile ticketing.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2016

Milwaukee County Transit goes paperless

The move away from paper will make boarding the bus more efficient and cut down on the use of paper, which is costly and less environmentally friendly.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Milwaukee County launches online capabilities for smart card system

Upgrades allow riders to check their balance, add money (passes or stored cash value) or even order a new card, all from a computer or smartphone.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2015

Pittsburgh agency considers charging fee for smart cards

The amount of the fee was not specified but could be in the $3 to $5 range. Existing cardholders would not be charged, and if the agency adopts a fee, those without ConnectCards would be encouraged to obtain them before the fee takes effect.

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