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Cubic Transportation Systems (France) launches a first smart card on Delhi bus
SAN DIEGO, CA – (Marketwire – December 8, 2009) – Cubic corporation (NYSE: CUB) announced today that it has established a new subsidiary in India – Cubic Transportation Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. – and entered this market regional dynamics with a five-month trial of Cubic smart card technology-based fare collection on buses in Delhi. Cubic new office in the hub of most more high-tech in Hyderabad, India, will continue the automated collection and services to businesses throughout the country and provide support to development software for transportation projects worldwide.
The smart card trial began in November as part of the Integrated Multi Modal Transit Delhi System (WID), a joint initiative of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) and the Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) to provide world-class transport infrastructure for the urban area of the Indian capital. Cubic's technology installed and integrated smart card on board new conditioned low-floor buses on one of the several bus lines operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation, which oversees operations for GNCTD. DTC is expanding its fleet of buses to more than 11,000 buses.
Cube in about 5,000 chip platform card processing, and validators smart cards, and open architecture of its pilot Control Unit, an "on-bus" that integrates – in a single device – automatic fare collection (AFC) and intelligent applications transport system such as GPS vehicle tracking, passenger counting and security systems.
The new technology has received a excellent news coverage. According to The Hindu, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said, using a common smart card "would Comfortable travel for users because they would not buy a ticket from the conductor each time, and therefore the hassle of cash and the changes would be eliminated. "
Delhi Transport Commissioner RK Verma said: "The AFC technology for the pilot is based on well-proven London Oyster Card and other implementations in the world. We hope that ultimately, we will make an excellent platform for commuters AFC Delhi. "
"WID is pleased to introduce smart card technology for buses Delhi. We evaluate the system of smart card in the Indian environment and we look forward implement a world class solution AFC Delhi, "said SN Sahai, Director General of Delhi Integrated Multimodal Transport Limited (WID).
The rapid pace of technology smart card – it can perform operations in a fraction of a second India – costumes, which is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Several of the largest cities of India are planning for infrastructure improvements major. The cubic system piloted in Delhi is based on RFID contactless implemented in Cubic Transportation Systems major in the world including London, Washington, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, San Francisco and Brisbane, Australia.
Cubic's Oyster Card, for example, operates approximately 8,000 to buses and over 250 railway stations in Greater London, a number that will grow in January 2010 when the Oyster card will begin be accepted on services across the national rail network around London. In addition, Cubic developed the "Go" for the South East Queensland which is used for bus, train and ferry travel in this region. Delhi Transit officials have studied two of these systems in their efforts to improve Delhi transport infrastructure prior to the October 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Smart card-based fare collection systems provide a way to stem losses and maintenance costs of equipment that can produce cash transactions, while offering the convenience of seamless intermodal travel passengers. They allow transit planners to track the number of passengers using a railway line in particular, ferry, bus or parking, ensuring the existing resources are used wisely and plan for future expansion of services. smart card systems are also a good way for governments Local and private companies to provide transport services to their employees.
"With all the major cities of India involved to infrastructure projects in Metro, and with large bus fleet modernization, Cubic Transportation Systems is already present and positioning for future prices. We are also exploring business with Indian Railways, "said Kishan Kamojjhala, Cubic Director General of India start-ups.
Cubic ® Transportation Systems, Inc., one of two major segments of Cubic Corporation, is the world's leading provider of turnkey automated systems collection systems for public transport including buses, rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, heavy rail, ferry and parking. Cubic solutions and services include system design, central computer systems, design and manufacture of equipment, software at devices, integration, testing, installation, warranty, maintenance, computer hosting services, call center services, management maps and distribution services, financial clearing and settlement, multi-application support and outsourcing services.
Each year, nearly 10 billion rides are taken worldwide using Cubic fare collection systems. Cubic has delivered over 400 projects in 40 major markets on five continents. Current Projects: London, New York / New Jersey area and Washington, DC / Baltimore / Virginia region, the region of Los Angeles, San Diego region; San Francisco, Minneapolis / St. Paul, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Vancouver and Edmonton, Canada, Brisbane, Australia and Scandinavia.
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