RFIDNews | EFKON USA and Sirit, Toll Partners

Monday, September 18, 2006

Dallas-based RFID provider Sirit announced today that it has entered into an OEM agreement with its neighbor, Dallas-based EFKON USA, Inc., to integrate Sirit’s Title 21-based toll tag technology into a range of new toll products that it unveiled at the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association’s (IBTTA) 74th Annual Meeting and Exhibition.

Intelligent transportation systems provider EFKON USA’s products include Pronto(TM), a high-performance toll tag system used for open road tolling, and can also be used for parking and access control; and HOTShot(TM), a battery and solar-powered system for high-occupancy tolling (HOT) that uses smart cards and biometric identification for virtually failsafe authentication.

Smart Card Alliance releases NFC transit report

The Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council has published a white paper examining how the transit industry can best make use of NFC technology.

“One of the major challenges facing transit agencies today is how to capitalize on the ever-growing popularity of mobile phones with a solid mobile strategy,” said Transportation Council Chairman Craig Roberts. “This white paper builds on the knowledge base developed in earlier white papers to foster a greater understanding of NFC technology, explain its role in the transit industry, and shed light on key issues facing the transit industry in developing a mobile strategy.”

Report: India, the world's fastest growing smart card market

India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing smart card markets, according to a new research report by RNCOS. With more than one billion in population and increasing modern application areas, India is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 15% during 2011-2014.

Puerto Rico converts to all electronic toll collection with TransCore

The Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) is working with TransCore to launch the conversion of the island’s busiest and most essential roadways to an all electronic toll collection system.

Ahmedabad deploys smart cards for bus transit system

India transport operator Ahmedabad Janmarg Ltd. has launched a smart transit card for commuters traveling on the region’s bus system, according to ISO&Agent.

The agency began a six-month trial and August 2010 followed by a soft and silent launch in January 2012. The card is available now for a nonrefundable fee of 25 rupees ($.50 US cents) and allows commuters to travel for up to 100 minutes on one bus, for the minimum fare.

Turkcell brings road toll payments to T11 smart phone

Turkcell, Turkey’s largest mobile operator, has announced the launch of a SIM-based NFC road toll payment application on the Turkcell T11 smart phone.

Developed in collaboration with Bank Asya, the app allows users to migrate their plastic KGS toll payment cards onto their T11 smart phone to pay for fares when crossing bridges and freeway turnpikes.

Mexico system allows residents of Sonora free passage through toll booths

Mexico’s Federal Tolling Authority - Caminos y Puentes Federales de Ingresos y Servicios Conexos (CAPUFE) - has awarded a contract to system integrator Axiompass to install a toll-free system for residents using Sirit RFID readers.

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