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SEPTA extends smart card proposal deadline

Friday, March 20, 2009 in News

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has given companies more time to respond to its request for proposals for a fare-collection system, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Originally the deadline was set for Tuesday but it now has been has been pushed back to May. A contract isn’t likely to be awarded until at least September.


The smart card system will replace the tokens, tickets and magnetic-stripe cards that passengers now use. The agency also wants passengers to be able to use credit cards, prepaid cards and cell phones.

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