Welsh city to launch contactless fare cards for buses
27 September, 2010
category: Contactless, Transit
The city of Cardiff, Wales is planning to launch its own version of London’s Oyster transit card next month, allowing bus passengers to pay for fares with a swipe of a contactless card, according to Wales Online.
The new cards will feature a re-loadable electronic purse that can be used to store bus tickets, including single rides and monthly passes, as well as cash.
The city council of Cardiff, which recently launched a contactless car rental system, expects the new cards will encourage more people to use public transportation.
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