DO you have a card that you can load money on and use to pay for train fares in your country?

Question

iv got a marketing project where we are suppose to launch such a card in my country. Can you please give me the name of your card so i can google it and do a bit of reaserch.

Thanx

Answer 1

In NYC for the subways and buses we have the MetroCard.

http://www.mta.info/metrocard/

There is also the QuickCard for the PATH system (NY/NJ):

http://www.pathrail.com/CommutingTravel/path/html/fares.html


In Boston they have the Charlie Card and Charlie Ticket:

http://www.mbta.com/fares_and_passes/charlie/?id=5592

In Chicago they have many versions of fare cards:

http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/fares.html

In Atlanta there is the Breeze card:

http://www.breezecard.com/index.html

There are others but I think you'll get what you need from these sites.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

BART has used that system for about 35 years. I think they invented it! Put $10 on the card, and they deduct value as you use it.
http://www.bart.gov/

Washington Metro has used virtually the same system for about 30 years.
http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

The original ticket machines were built by IBM (back when they absolutely dominated the computer industry). While the machines were excellent, IBM lost money on the deal and left the trade. The mechanical readers have been an expensive maintenance hassle for BART.

So I suggest you "leap-frog" that technology, and go with non-mechanical "smart cards" like Philadelphia PATCO is starting to use
http://www.ridepatco.org/freedom.asp
or proximity scanned keyfobs like some gas stations.
https://www.speedpass.com/forms/frmHowItWorks.aspx?pgHeader=how
http://www.pumperspremium.com/pumpers_pass.htm

Answer 3

Ellooo Faz!

Sovvy.. no train credit card system in mi country!

Claude!

Answer 4

in London (U.K) we use an oyster card to travel by tube, bus and some trains.
The link will give you more information.

Answer 5

yes.. ezlink in singapore.. it is used on da bus n train(mrt)..
normally people put it in their wallets or bags n lean their bags on da reader..

Answer 6

no