In an effort to curb abuse on area buses, Regional Councillors in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand are now requiring many low-income or disabled riders to show a government-issued Community Services card in order to receive a reduced fare.
ID News Archive for April, 2010
Go Bus users now need community service card to get reduced fare
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Indiana BMV adds 2 extra days to help voters
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced that all license branches will be open on Monday, May 3rd, and Tuesday, May 4th, to help voters who need identification to vote in Tuesday’s primary elections.
Nevada committee delays action on Real ID legislation
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
A Nevada subcommittee hearing to make Real ID licenses optional for residents, scheduled for today, has now been postponed until Monday.
New Jersey immigrants pleased with plastic ID cards
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Residents of Princeton, New Jersey that are not United States citizens may soon be able to apply for plastic ID cards offered by the local government to help them prove identity when applying for housing or employment, according to the Princeton Packet.
Nebraska residents learn of online license renewal
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman recently informed his state that the government had approved a new plan to allows citizens to renew their driver’s licenses online. The plastic ID cards will then be mailed to residents after a short screening period – estimated between seven and 20 days.
Buffalo to install card readers at entrances of all city schools
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
All public schools in Buffalo, New York will undergo sweeping security adjustments as part of a $1.3 billion renovation project. The Buffalo School System is completing the renovations in five phases and is currently nearing completion on the fourth phase, according to Security Director News.
Community colleges looking to install plastic ID cards
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
CardSmith, a provider of plastic ID cards primarily to colleges and universities, recently announced that it has received increased interest from community colleges around the United States. With community colleges growing throughout the U.S., their administrators are seeking new ways to manage their students and provide services.
Vanderbilt University students can use plastic ID cards as cab fare
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
Vanderbilt University student government president Lori Murphy recently informed her fellow students that their Commodore Cards, plastic ID cards issued by the Nashville, Tennessee college, will be accepted by taxi cabs throughout the city when the fall semester begins, according to InsideVandy.com.
Northern Arizona University to use plastic ID cards for attendance
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Students at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona recently learned that card reader systems will be installed in classrooms around campus to take attendance, according to JackCentral.com. Students will scan plastic ID cards when they enter their classrooms to receive credit for attending the class.
University of Chicago faculty and staff need new plastic ID cards
Monday, April 26th, 2010
The administration at the University of Chicago recently told some faculty and staff that they must pick up new plastic ID cards to gain entry to campus buildings after hours. Students will not receive new cards because they are not allowed in specific buildings without faculty supervision after normal operating hours.
