Skiers and snowboarders touring the slopes at Treble Cone skifield in New Zealand next winter will have easier access to the chairlifts, as the resort plans to implement a new smartcard ski pass system, Otago Daily Times reports.
ID News Archive for December, 2010
New Zealand ski resort to issue smart lift passes
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Philippine transit agency considers smartcards as ridership increases
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
The Light Rail Transit Authority in the Philippines is considering rolling out a contactless smartcard fare payment system that combines the country’s Light Rail and Metro Rail transit systems, Malaya Business Insight reports.
Chinese district plans to roll out all-in-one smartcard
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
Digital China Holdings recently announced it has entered into an agreement with the Chancheng District government to expand a cloud computing-based smartcard project in southern China.
Contactless smartcard shipments booming, report says
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
Worldwide contactless smartcard shipments are expected to rise over the next three years at a compound annual growth rate of 24 percent, according to a recent report by RNCOS.
Despite objections, India plans smartcards for migrant workers
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
The Indian government recently announced it will implement a smartcard system to provide welfare services to Nepalis migrant workers and help protect them from fraud against outsourcing agencies, the Himalayan Times reports.
Burger King Singapore accepting smartcards
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Fast food in Singapore has gotten even faster, as Burger King recently announced it is now accepting EZ-Link smartcard payments at its locations throughout the country.
Victoria considers ending transit smartcard
Monday, December 27th, 2010
After only a year in service, the state government in Victoria, Australia, is reportedly freezingits problematic transit smartcard system.
Travel smartcard coming to Singapore
Monday, December 27th, 2010
Starting next year, tourists traveling in Singapore will be able to skip entry fees at a number of the city’s main attractions courtesy of the See Singapore Attractions Pass from iVenture Card.
Britain axes national ID card program
Monday, December 27th, 2010
The British government is reportedly ending a controversial national ID card program that was often criticized by UK citizens for being too expensive and intrusive.
Cashless economy could benefit war on terrorism
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Plastic cards may be a key element to fighting terrorism, one expert recently asserted.
