Cubic wins supplier of the year award in London

Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) has been named Transport Supplier of the Year at the London Transport Awards 2018 for its relationship with Transport for London (TfL). The ceremony’s judging panel aims to recognise excellence in transport and reward innovation and progress for transport initiatives in the city. Shashi Verma, chief technology officer for TfL, said: “We are delighted for Cubic to be recognized through the Supplier of the Year Award. Our work with Cubic to deliver Oyster and contactless
March 16, 2018 Read time: 2 mins

378 Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) has been named Transport Supplier of the Year at the London Transport Awards 2018 for its relationship with Transport for London (TfL). The ceremony’s judging panel aims to recognise excellence in transport and reward innovation and progress for transport initiatives in the city.

Shashi Verma, chief technology officer for TfL, said: “We are delighted for Cubic to be recognized through the Supplier of the Year Award. Our work with Cubic to deliver Oyster and contactless ticketing has completely changed the way people pay for travel in London – making it easier and more convenient. I look forward to continuing working closely with CTS to further improve the customer experience of traveling in London.”

Roger Crow, executive vice president and managing director of Europe, CTS, said: “We’re extremely proud and honoured to receive this award. It speaks volumes about our performance and work with TfL. We're committed to working closely with our customers to understand what they require, so that the technology we provide delivers value not only for them but also for their customers.”

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