Educating on the benefits of open bank card payments, as well as convergence of smart card-based ID applications and NFC in transit is the focus for the upcoming year for the Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council. The group announced the 2011-2012 officers and steering committee. “For 2011, we are asking ‘what’s next,’ answering the questions […]

TagMaster announced that it’s RFID automated vehicle identification system has been added at Monterrey International Airport, located in Nuevo León, Mexico. Local Mexican parking and security applications solution providers, Parking Systems and Prosyss de Mexico, will be responsible for installation. Each authorized taxi will be equipped with an ID-tag from TagMaster, providing hands-free access control […]

3M announced it is investing in contactless e-payments system provider motionID technologies AG through its 3M New Ventures wing. Munich-based motionID is the developer of an innovative e-payment system, VIATAG, that enables drivers to automatically pay parking fees without having to whip out their wallets. The system uses a small RFID tag attached to the […]

Aconite and Proxama have announced the launch of a mobile prepaid solution that will allow South African commuters to pay for fares with the tap of an NFC-enabled phone. This new mobile proposition, which integrates Proxama’s NFC wallet application, extends the capability of the solution Aconite recently implemented for the South African Transit project. Aconite […]

HUAYUAN has announced the launch of its new Mifare Mini PVC White 13.56 MHz Card. According to HUAYUAN, the MIFARE Mini is tailored to applications that require small memory size, such as public transportation, access control or event ticketing. The device can also be used as a loyalty card, offering the same security features and […]

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), operator of Bangalore, India’s forthcoming Namma Metro system, has finalized its Contactless Smart Card (CSC) transit pass, according to Deccan Chronicle. Once the Namma Metro is up and running, passengers will be able to pay for journeys by simply flashing their CSC in front of a reader upon […]

Liberty PlugIns (LPI), a developer of secure access technologies for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, has announced the successfully integration of HID Global’s iCLASS 13.56 MHz contactless smart card technology into its Synchronous Codes Generation product line. LPI’s Synchronous Codes products enable parking pay systems to perform the billing portion of an EV charging transaction. […]

ASK has announced the delivery of the first batch of 1.5 million contactless Nol cards for Dubai’s public transit system. ASK’s Nol is a multimodal contactless card used in Dubai’s metro, buses, water buses and parking meters. The cards come in three different layouts: Silver, Gold and Blue. Silver cards function as standard e-purses, while […]

Shanghai-based HUAYUAN has announced the release of its new 13.56MHz contactless key chain. Constructed from water-resistant ABS or PVC, the key chain comes with several chip options to ensure compatibility with leading standards, including Mifare series ISO14443A, I CODE SLI ISO 15693/ISO 18000-3, Unique 125kHz EM4102/4100 or GK4001, and Atmel T5557. According to HUAYAUN, the […]

Snapper is introducing a new contactless payment card designed especially for Auckland’s forthcoming integrated ticketing system, according to Stuff.co.nz. Snapper’s new card, co-branded with Auckland Transport, will conform to the New Zealand Transit Agency’s new national standards for public transport payment cards and readers. The original Snapper, first introduced in Wellington, can be used in […]