contactless
Smartcard ticketing going Underground
News The London Underground has begun rolling out a smartcard ticketing system in what is billed as Europe's first major showcase of contactless smartcard technology. The chip is compliant with the international ISO 14443... [20 Nov 2002]
Alcatel contracts boost Asian-Pacific networks
News The company will install contactless validators in 4,000 buses to download ticket data to 85 depot controllers. Alcatel's presence in Asia Pacific is to expand after winning two large contracts in Taipei and China. [07 Apr 2000]
Racom wins Hong Kong smartcard deal
News The card infrastructure will be based on contactless technology, meaning card holders' fares will be deducted from remote readers located in the transport system which deduct fares while passengers are on the move. [29 Sep 1998]