Since its debut in April 2010, the smartcard initiative has saved the company more than $35 million, according to the Evening Times.
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Scottish bus system uses smartcards to fight fraud
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011Chinese manufacturers offer more flexible biometric solutions
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Several of the products offer multiple forms of identification verification, including biometric and alternative authentication methods.
Liverpool set to begin smartcard transit this fall
Monday, August 8th, 2011
The Liverpool smartcard transit system will be modeled on London’s Oyster Card in an attempt to revive struggling ridership numbers with new technology.
Biometrics may soon replace the wallet
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Although there have been several applications for the technology in medical and law enforcement sectors, consumer payments are expected to be a primary driver of mobile biometric growth.
Edmonton considers smartcard transit options
Friday, August 5th, 2011
The transportation department of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada recently announced the introduction of a prototype smartcard based on designs from the Toronto Transit Commission.
Australian taxis may introduce smartcard payment
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Australia’s Transport Ticketing Authority has revealed that passengers may soon be able to pay for short taxi rides using smartcards.
UK customers call for extension of smartcard program
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Just days after the initial launch of smartcard payment capabilities for bus services, satisfied customers are asking for the program to be extending to additional routes.
Biometric business security approaches mainstream
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
An increasing number of businesses have been securing their offices and data through the implementation of fingerprint scanning and retinal identification software.
UK busway integrates services with smartcard
Monday, August 1st, 2011
Residents of Cambridgeshire County, England, will soon be able to pay for local bus fares using smartcards.
UK school implements fingerprint scanners
Friday, July 29th, 2011
Students of England’s Brighton Aldridge Community Academy will now be identified using biometric fingerprint scans to facilitate meal payments and library checkout procedures.
