Tag: Smart Card
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Mumbai Metro introduces unlimited trip pass
Mumbai Metro One recently announced two new travel products: a return journey token and an unlimited monthly pass. The pass is basically an upgrade of the existing 45-trip monthly pass, which will continue to be available to commuters of Mumbai Metro One. The new pass allows commuters to take unlimited rides on the Metro during…
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SMART Transport Solutions
[box type=”shadow” ] LG CNS, one of the global IT services providers, has deployed public transportation solutions in cities such as Seoul in Korea, Wellington in New Zealand, Bogota in Colombia and Athens in Greece. The company has a subsidiary in India.[/box] LG CNS Smart Transportation Solutions provide total service, from consulting and architecture design to system implementation and…
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Karnataka to boost public transport
In order to increase the use of public transport in Karnataka, the ministry has initiated several proposals. To ensure buses maintain time, Vehicle Tracking System will be installed in 4,000 KSRTC buses. This system will provide information on real time vehicle location and expected time of arrival at any selected bus stand/pickup point. It will…
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Interview with: Rajat Moona, Tackling glitches and taking technology to the masses
Prof Rajat Moona, with a B Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and a PhD in Computer Science & Automation from IISc Bangalore, is the recipient of IIT Kanpur’s prestigious If you think that the much needed Smart Cards for driving licences and tracking road offences cannot become a reality in India, then…
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Toll Systems Handling Highway Tolls
Toll systems in India have to put in place innovative strategies and efficient technologies. This is important to avoid customer inconvenience and revenue erosion, writes Prince Mitra, Head of Technology, Soma- Isolux, ITS & Highway Traffic.
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Daily commuters to have Smart Cards
The Urban Development Ministry has proposed a single smart card scheme – One India Card – that can be used anywhere in the country by daily commuters who use different modes of transport. The use of the single ticketing card is also planned to be extended to cars and taxis in the future and can…