"TfL has awarded a seven-year contract to Spanish tech company Indra Group to run its run its revenue collection systems. Indra will be replacing US company Cubic, which has operated the Oyster card since it was introduced in 2003. Part of Indra's job will be to modernise the Oyster system, meaning that Oyster cards and travel passes are one step closer to being integrated with smartphones."
"Not only would that mean Oyster users can tap in and out without relying on a physical card (easy to lose or accidentally leave at home), it would allow them to top up their travel balance instantly and track their journeys and spending in real-time. Anyone who would prefer to stick with a physical Oyster card, don't worry - you'll still be able to use it."
Transport for London has awarded a seven-year contract to Spanish technology firm Indra Group to operate revenue collection systems, replacing US company Cubic which has run the Oyster since 2003. Indra will modernise the Oyster infrastructure and progress integration of Oyster cards and travel passes with smartphone wallets. Planned improvements include contactless mobile tap-in and tap-out, instant top-ups, and real-time journey and spending tracking for users. Physical Oyster cards and existing contactless options will remain available for those who prefer them. TfL emphasised the need for trusted, accurate fare charging and acknowledged Cubic's decades of work on the system.
Read at Time Out London
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