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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2017

INIT, OCTA team for mobile ticketing project

The company's PROXmobil3 readers are fully capable of accepting open payments — contactless credit cards, debit EMV, and near-field communication devices — a goal that aligns with OCTA’s future plans.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2016

Atlanta Streetcar launches new moovel-powered fare payment app

Riders can now buy weekly, monthly, and visitor passes with just a few taps on their mobile devices. During the 30-day beta testing period, users will receive one free upgrade for any fare purchase.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2016

King County Metro launches mobile ticketing app

The Transit GO Ticket app pilot project was created under contract by Bytemark, which has similar systems in use in Austin, Texas; Massachusetts DOT; and Atlanta.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Cubic receives $4.8M contract mod. to enhance Maryland fare system

The upgraded system will provide the MTA with the opportunity to accept new payment methods, such as mobile payments, as well as add new features, including a new customer web portal and an integration path with third-party transport services in the future.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Las Vegas RTC, Masabi launch mobile ticketing app

By the end of the year, all RTC transit vehicles will also have an electronic reader to validate mobile passes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Fla. transit agencies collaborate on cross-agency fare app

The pilot app offers a three-day, $11 unlimited pass usable across Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

SEPTA launches Key 'Travel Wallet' for early fare payment adopters

Enables riders to load Key smart cards with cash value and pay as they go on all buses, trolleys, and the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

Pittsburgh's Port Authority launches fare change outreach campaign

In April, board members approved sweeping changes to the agency's fare policy, including the replacement of multiple fare zones with a single-zone fare.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

WMATA budget proposal would kill 14 bus lines

Fares on the regional bus system would increase to $2 from $1.75, while the plan would also raise Metrorail fares, reduce train frequency, and cut 1,000 jobs, including 300 bus and train operators.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2016

MARTA extends Cubic automated fare collection maintenance contract

The contract also includes options for an upgrade path to support future updates, which could increase the value to $52 million if all options are exercised.

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