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SponsoredDecember 31, 2020

What You Need to Know About Passenger Wi-FI

Internet connectivity is expected everywhere as people are increasingly becoming more and more used to being connected wherever they are. The latest figures from Ericsson show global mobile data consumption has increased by 55% over the past 12 months. As the demand for Wi-Fi services on public or private transportation systems continues to grow, it’s important for operators to consider essential elements, including equipment, bandwidth and future integration, before equipping their fleets.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2020

ZED Digital releases touchless fare validators

The technology can enable continued fare collection, while also enhancing driver and passenger safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2020

Conn. launches mobile ticketing for passenger rail

The app, CTrail eTix, is a more convenient way to pay rail fare without needing to carry and display a paper ticket.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2017

Masabi, Keolis, FAMOCO unveil low-cost mobile ticket validator

The validator delivers fast and reliable scanning of 2D barcode tickets displayed on a smartphone screen, along with smartcard and EMV-based contactless cards.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2017

Conduent launches new mobile payment app for U.S. transit

To travel, riders need only tap their smartphone on any Conduent Seamless NFC tag.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2017

Calif.'s Omnitrans introduces Token Transit mobile fare payment app

The transit agency expects that as customers switch from traditional paper passes to mobile fares, it will be able to save on printing and outlet distribution costs. 

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2017

Samsung mobile payment accepted on London transport

The new payment app, Samsung Pay, which can be downloaded from the Samsung Galaxy Apps store, supports MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards from major UK financial institutions.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul MackieMarch 7, 2017

Untangling the jumbled path towards the ultimate connected city

Smartphone owners feel connected much of the time, for better or worse. But shouldn’t that be the goal for physical movement as well, to be literally that connected — with a transportation system that could take one anywhere at any time? That’s a big ask. But what’s exciting is how realistic the vision is for cities that dramatically alter outdated transportation planning.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2017

Scientists use smartphones to measure train ride comfort

Information collected by the app would give railway companies instant feedback from passengers about their trains.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2016

Amtrak bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones

Faulty batteries on the phones that can overheat are blamed for fires around the world, prompting Samsung to issue recalls and stop production on the Note 7. The FAA has already banned the phones from all airlines.

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