Smartcards for public transport in South Australia

[Heidi]

It's taken along time but smartcards are finally coming to SA! We'll have to wait another three years and the cost is estimated to be $30 million. Being able to use the 'ATLAS' card in multiple states would be very handy if they could manage it.

Adelaide's public transport tickets will be replaced with a smartcard system - but not for another three years. Transport Minister Pat Conlon today announced the $30 million contract had been awarded for the ATLAS system, which would be introduced by 2013. The system has previously been used in cities including Montreal and Houston. Travellers can "top up" the cards, which are then swiped against onboard validators.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/patric...-1225827904134