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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2011

MARTA releases FY12 budget proposal

The proposal, which will be presented at a series of public hearings in May, is focused on maintaining MARTA's long-term financial sustainability, preserving transit service and state-of-good-repair, enhancing some bus routes and implementing new security initiatives.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Disabled rights committee opposes Utah fee hikes

A proposal to increase paratransit fares 60 percent by 2013 will force many riders to choose between going to medical appointments, purchasing food or refilling prescriptions, claims the Disabled Rights Action Committee. The agency said it has held off on raising fares since 2008.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2011

Thales ticketing solution in operation in Mexico

This solution, specifically developed for separated bus lines, includes 100 percent automatic payments, entry barriers and the use of contactless cards.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 14, 2011

Open Fare Payment Systems Convenient for Riders, Transit Systems

One of the benefits of letting riders pay fares using a smart card-based bank card is it allows the transit agency get out of the ticket business. However, costs are still a problem due to transaction fees charged by the banks offering them.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

SEPTA to move to open fare payment

Riders will soon be able to pay for travel on trains, buses and trolleys using bank cards, mobile devices, and other emerging “smart” technologies. The board authorized a loan commitment agreement that will provide up to $175M in funding for the project and related improvements.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

PATCO selects Cubic for open payment pilot

Technology will be integrated across PATCO’s 14-mile line, and will allow riders to pay fares with a debit or credit card. For the first half of the year-long pilot, Cubic’s banking partner will issue a branded reloadable prepaid card with a contactless interface. During the second half, riders can pay with any bank card containing a contactless chip.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2011

Oregon transit system stops charging fares

A $2.75 transit operations fee added to single-family residential customers’ bill each month, passed by the Corvallis City Council, enabled the Corvallis Transit System to offer free rides.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Cubic to equip TransLink's fare payment, revenue systems

The base contract for $84 million includes the design, build and installation of the system, which will include new faregates, to be delivered by 2013. The contract includes a 10-year services contract valued at approximately $13 million per year as well as an option for five additional years of services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

San Diego area transit lowers fares, extends service

Implementing cheaper fares for Coaster trains and Breeze buses and extending Sprinter light rail service hours with late-night trains on weekends. Agency is trying to boost ridership by 5 percent over a span of 18 months.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

Tri-Rail installing automated fare collection

The $14.8 million system will allow passengers to load cash or monthly passes on ATM-style cards.

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