Rafael Ben Ari

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Key Takeaway:

The New South Wales government in Australia plans to spend just under AU$568 million (US$395 million) to upgrade its Opal fare payments system, including rolling out a digital Opal card and launching a mobility-as-a-service app. Transit officials in Sydney are sticking to their ambitious plans for MaaS, including likely offering a ‘Netflix for transport’ subscription plan.

Key Data:

It’s unclear how much of the $568 million budget allocation–set to be finalized next week–will go toward the MaaS platform and digitalization of Opal.

Organizations Mentioned:

• Transport for NSW

The New South Wales government in Australia plans to spend just under AU$568 million (US$395 million) to upgrade its Opal fare payments system, including rolling out a digital Opal card and launching a mobility-as-a-service app.

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