Transit Agencies Feel Heat from Chip Shortage as They Source Closed-Loop Cards

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Transit agencies continue to see long lead times on their closed-loop card orders because of supply-chain issues, and the situation is unlikely to improve this year. [...]

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Exclusive: Venice Transit Agency Seeks to Launch Open-Loop Payments with Capex-Free ‘Concession’ Model

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Transit officials in Venice, Italy, plan to launch open-loop payments during the first part of 2023, following such Italian cities as Rome, Milan, Naples and Turin in enabling customers to pay fares with their contactless credit and debit cards. [...]

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In-Depth: Transit Agency that Pioneered Open-Loop Payments in U.S. Plans to Roll Out Technology–Again

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The Utah Transit Authority in Salt Lake City plans to overhaul its fare-collection system, including supporting open-loop payments and launching a new mobile app. [...]

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Canada Lags Behind on Open-Loop Payments, but Interest Continues to Build, According to Major Acquirer

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When it comes to open-loop payments, Canada has been lagging behind, acknowledges Pasquale Pizzi, senior vice president for Moneris, a major processor and acquirer in the country. [...]

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