The FAA is proposing that all pilot certificates include photos of the certificate holder. The agency also proposed that the pilot certificates be made of plastic and contain security features, such as a hologram and an ultraviolet-sensitive layer, to prevent tampering, altering and counterfeiting. Congress has passed a law requiring pilots to be issued biometric […]

Coulomb Technologies has unveiled the first ChargePoint Network charging station for electric vehicles (EV) that accepts MasterCard PayPass contactless payments. The two ChargePoint stations, located at Pier 27 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, is a part of the ChargePoint America program and allows EV drivers in the Bay Area to pay for parking and […]

AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless announced a partnership that aims to bring a national mobile payments networks to U.S. consumers in the next 18 months. Dubbed ISIS, the initial focus will be on building a mobile payment network that utilizes mobile phones and near field communications technology to make point-of-sale purchases. Michael Abbott […]

Fare dodgers are getting away with free rides on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains due to a feature on the region’s new contactless Clipper cards, according to sfgate.com. Clipper cards apparently allow riders to rack up negative balances like a credit card, so you can buy a $2 clipper card, load it with the […]

Australian airline Qantas has successfully introduced its a new contactless check-in system at the Sydney Airport. Already up and running in Perth, the system allows Qantas Club members and frequent flyers to check in using only their contactless ‘Q cards.’ After tapping the Q card at a reader at the terminal entrance, the traveler receives […]

City officials in Boston, Mass. have launched a pilot program for students to use a single card to access the array of services the city has to offer, reports the Boston Globe. Known as BostONEcard, the card program will enable students to ride the MBTA, check out books from city libraries, play sports, and attend […]

Portugal is introducing a smart card-based program that will enable drivers to recharge their electric vehicles at numerous public charging stations throughout the country, according to businessgreen.com. Charging network developer Mobi:E will pilot the project, which so far encompasses 1,380 standard charging stations and 50 express stations in 25 of Portugal’s 300 municipalities. Mobi:E spokesman […]

West Midlands County, England is launching a £14m smart card system for its public transit network, according to BBC News. Modeled after London’s Oyster Card and funded by Centro regional transport authority, the system will first be installed on 2,500 buses in the region before making its way to the Midland Metro. Read more here.  […]