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TIP SHEET: Cubic Hires VP of Innovation; More Virtual Cards for Google Wallet; Cal-ITP Disappoints Again

by Dan BalabanPosted on January 17, 2024 (January 17, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Editor's Choice, Google Wallet

New Cubic Hire Hails from Firm Providing Info to Local Officials on Best Practices Cubic Transportation Systems has made another key appointment from outside the organization and beyond the fare…

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NTT Data Complaint Letter in Melbourne: ‘Never Observed a Process Like the One Conducted’

by Dan BalabanPosted on January 16, 2024 (January 16, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Editor's Choice, Melbourne

NTT Data contends that its ousting as operator of the large fare system in Melbourne, Australia, and the surrounding state of Victoria will “cost Victorians for many years to come.”…

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Cubic Hires Another Fare-Industry Outsider for Senior Management, as It Seeks Turnaround

by Dan BalabanPosted on January 10, 2024 (January 22, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Cubic Transportation Systems

Cubic Transportation Systems has hired another transit fare-industry outsider to fill a senior leadership role, as the struggling U.S.-based vendor seeks to turn its fortunes around. Stephen Caldwell, formerly of…

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Tip Sheet: Cubic’s Listening Tour; Novel RFP in Montreal; Delays in Sydney; ‘Next Steps’ for Ireland

by Dan BalabanPosted on January 8, 2024 (April 6, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Conduent, Cubic, Ireland

Cubic Transportation Systems president Peter Torrellas and the corporate turnaround expert he hired, Rich Varos, have held a series of meetings with Cubic clients and partners starting late last year.…

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Paris Transport Officials Announce New Ticketing Options for Olympics; Will They be Sufficient?

by Dan BalabanPosted on December 8, 2023 (January 6, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged IDFM, Paris

The recent announcement by French transport officials of their special fare passes and other ticketing measures for next year’s Olympics in Paris will likely make few people happy. [...]Read More

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Incumbent Supplier Accenture Believed to have Won Toronto Contracts, Despite Efforts by Agency to Find New Vendors

by Dan BalabanPosted on November 15, 2023 (January 6, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Metrolinx

Transit officials in Toronto are believed to have chosen to rehire their incumbent fare-system provider–IT services firm Accenture–to supply a new account-based system, sources told Mobility Payments. [...]Read More

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Cubic Hires New ‘Chief Growth Officer;’ Replaces Head of Business Development

by Dan BalabanPosted on November 2, 2023 (January 6, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Cubic, Editor's Choice

Cubic Transportation Systems has hired a new “chief growth officer,” who will oversee business development, strategy and marketing, as the struggling fare-system supplier seeks to win more new contracts and…

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New Cubic President Fires Former Top Engineer Considered Protégé of Ex-President

by Dan BalabanPosted on October 24, 2023 (January 6, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Cubic

Peter Torrellas, who officially took over as president of Cubic Transportation Systems last week, has made what is believed to be his first major personnel move, dismissing the former senior…

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Torrellas Takes Over as President of Cubic Transportation Systems; Can He Get Vendor Back on Track?

by Dan BalabanPosted on October 19, 2023 (January 6, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Cubic, Editor's Choice

Peter Torrellas this week officially took over as president of Cubic Transportation Systems, the largest fare-system supplier globally, but one that is facing major challenges in the market. Torrellas replaces…

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INIT Wins Contract to Supply New Fare System in Atlanta, Beating Out Incumbent Cubic

by Dan BalabanPosted on October 11, 2023 (January 6, 2024)Posted in Closed LoopTagged Atlanta, Cubic Transportation Systems

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, or MARTA, board of directors is expected to award a contract Thursday for its planned fare system to Germany-based INIT, which beat out incumbent…

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TIP SHEET: Cubic Hires VP of Innovation; More Virtual Cards for Google Wallet; Cal-ITP Disappoints Again

NTT Data Complaint Letter in Melbourne: ‘Never Observed a Process Like the One Conducted’

Cubic Hires Another Fare-Industry Outsider for Senior Management, as It Seeks Turnaround

Tip Sheet: Cubic’s Listening Tour; Novel RFP in Montreal; Delays in Sydney; ‘Next Steps’ for Ireland

Paris Transport Officials Announce New Ticketing Options for Olympics; Will They be Sufficient?

Incumbent Supplier Accenture Believed to have Won Toronto Contracts, Despite Efforts by Agency to Find New Vendors

Cubic Hires New ‘Chief Growth Officer;’ Replaces Head of Business Development

New Cubic President Fires Former Top Engineer Considered Protégé of Ex-President

Torrellas Takes Over as President of Cubic Transportation Systems; Can He Get Vendor Back on Track?

INIT Wins Contract to Supply New Fare System in Atlanta, Beating Out Incumbent Cubic

New Zealand Government Believed to have Replaced Head of National Ticketing Program Amid Concerns Over Project Delays

Transport for London Expected to Reveal Winner of Major Revenue-Collection Contract within Weeks

‘What went Wrong?’: Why Most Vendors were No-Shows When It Came Time to Bid on Warsaw’s Fare Project

New Zealand’s National Ticketing Project Delayed Further; Could be Headed for Major Reset

In-Depth: Washington, D.C., Launches Open-Loop Payments on Subway with Overlay Technology; but Transit Agency Incurs Extra Costs

Transport for London Expected to Reveal Winner of Major Revenue-Collection Contract within Weeks

In-Depth: Washington, D.C., Launches Open-Loop Payments on Subway with Overlay Technology; but Transit Agency Incurs Extra Costs

Vix Technology Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million to Settle Covid Relief Loan Fraud Case; CEO Says Penalty Won’t Affect ‘Operations or Financial Position’

Tip Sheet: Sydney’s Transport for NSW Says Procurement of Opal Next-Gen System Still on Track; Also, Why Kurt Brissett Likely Left the Agency

In-Depth: Projects to Watch in California for Concessionary Discounts with Open Loop; Will More Riders Tap Bank Cards to Get Their Reduced Fares?