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Thales launches new generation on-board validator

Thales has launched its new generation on-board validator, part of its Transcity range. The compact BV600, which the company says increases the methods of payment available on buses and trams, can be deployed on various modes of transport, buses, trams, taxis and ensures interoperability across all modes of transport for seamless travel. Passengers will be able to either swipe their cellphones or contactless bank cards to travel, or continue to use their traditional travel cards. New formats are also pla
June 15, 2016 Read time: 1 min
596 Thales has launched its new generation on-board validator, part of its Transcity range. The compact BV600, which the company says increases the methods of payment available on buses and trams, can be deployed on various modes of transport, buses, trams, taxis and ensures interoperability across all modes of transport for seamless travel.

Passengers will be able to either swipe their cellphones or contactless bank cards to travel, or continue to use their traditional travel cards. New formats are also planned, such as barcodes or Bluetooth.

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