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Oberthur provides contactless transit cards for Montreal |
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dimanche, 04 octobre 2009 |
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French smart card supplier Oberthur Technologies has been selected
by STM (Societe de Transport de Montreal) to supply contactless cards
for use throughout the Montreal region’s public transport network.
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the system’s sole supplier, Oberthur will deliver the e-ticketing smart
cards over the next four years, for use on buses, the subway and
commuter trains. The cards can be recharged at automated fare vending
machines or points of sale.
To use the card, the passenger simply holds it above the card reader
at the turnstile or fare box on the bus. The card is compliant with the
Calypso international e-ticketing standard for smart cards and provides
both a contact and contactless interface.
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