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‘Are smartcards obsolete?’ asks TfGM, as ticket contract axed

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07 August 2015
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Transport for Greater Manchester this week terminated its contract with Atosto design, build and operate an Oyster-style smartcard for the conurbation, after the contractor was unable to deliver to the specifications. 

Announcing the termination, TfGM alsoquestioned whether the conurbation actually needs a smartcard, saying the technology is being superceded by other media such as smart phone apps and contactless payment cards. 

TfGM contracted Atos in 2012 to design, build and...

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