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Chris Johnson wrote:
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> I'm looking for info on the CiT Transcard & Swatch Access contactless
> smartcard trials happening in the Eastern States (of Australia).  I
> believe "Card Technologies Australia" is involved, but I'm having
> trouble finding any information.
> 
> Reports on the current status of the trials, lists of the services
> involved, pictures of the equipment, info on future projects are what
> I'm after.  Ultimately, I'd like to get my hands on one of the Swatches
> being used...
> 
> If you've got _any_ leads, please Email me at
> cjohnson@quokka.epidem.uwa.edu.au

The CiT Transcard is now in regular use by Westbus, which operates a
large proportion of bus services in Western Sydney. It also is in use in
some stores in Western Sydney.

It is operated by placing the card on a logo, which then causes the card
reader to cmmumicate with the card by radio. It doesn't need to be
removed from a wallet to operate.

Glenorie Bus Company also uses smartcards, although these require the
card to be inserted into the reader.

Within the next few years it it likely that vending machines and parking
meters will also have smartcard technology.

Mike Cuthbert.