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Mobile ticketing system to be launched at Washington D.C. Metro

09/17/201409/16/2014 Stephanie Beck

This service will allow riders to use smartphones to pay for their fares to ride public transit. Metro, the public transit in Washington D.C. has announced that it is planning a test for a new mobile ticketing technology system that will begin early next year, which will give riders the ability to use their smartphones and other mobile devices to be able to pay for their trips. This pilot program will be compatible with newer generations of smartphones with specific contactless tech. The mobile ticketing program will work with NFC…

Nokia to develop NFC ticketing system for New York City

10/28/201110/28/2011 Jorge Gonzalez

Nokia continues to expand the use of NFC technology beyond the boundaries of mobile commerce. The company has entered into a partnership with the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to develop an NFC ticketing system. The system will allow travelers to purchase tickets using their mobile phones and is being designed to streamline the process and make it much quicker. The system will be part of a pilot initiative that will gauge consumer reaction to NFC payments in a variety of settings. Nokia says that the ticketing system will…