Contactless Smart Cards, RFID, Payment, Transit and Security

Smart cards on the horizon for Vancouncer public transit

Monday, March 30, 2009

Vancouver’s TransLink public transportation system is expected to take the next steps toward deploying a smart card fare system, according to 24 Hours.com.

According to the agenda, decisions to be discussed include: options for cash paying customers; whether entry and exit from the transit system will be required to recorded; integration of West Coast Express, and commercial aspects of the smart cards.

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