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The Oyster Card - London, England

The Oyster Card was introduced by Transport for London in 2003. The smartcard style transit pass is now used for 75 percent of Underground and bus and some rail trips in the London area, adding up to 38 million journeys a week. The card is characterized by its convenience and cost savings. Fast access into and out of stations is provided by touching it to a reader at the ticket gate. Daily price capping ensures that users pay the lowest fare based on their trips throughout the day. The Oyster Card has been franchised to become a credit/debit card, a library/municipal charge card and a discount access card for restaurants, events and attractions.

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News and Information

News Releases
May 8, 2008	Regional Transportation Plan Taking Shape
April 23, 2008	Metronauts Hamilton: An Unconference About the Future of Transportation
March 25, 2008	Metronauts: Brainstorming Solutions for Transportation
March 7, 2008	Metrolinx focuses on Roads, Highways and Transit in latest round of consultations
February 22, 2008	Metrolinx seeks input on issues related to commercial transportation and overall demand
February 6, 2008	Metrolinx opens discussions on mobility hubs and active transportation
January 25, 2008	Metrolinx launches investment strategy to support sustainable transportation improvements
December 4, 2007	Improved transportation system on the horizon
November 23, 2007	GTTA Board annouces $791.3 million in transit projects, including expanded capacity for Yonge Subway
October 26, 2007	GTTA Board moves forward on national transit strategy, including collaboration with Vancouver and Montreal
October 1, 2007	GTTA Board calls on federal government for immediate commitment to transit funding

Media Advisories
April 25, 2008	Metrolinx Board to meet at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
April 3, 2008	Metronauts: Share Your Transportation Ideas
March 28, 2008	Metrolinx Board to meet at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
February 22, 2008	Metrolinx Board to meet at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
February 8, 2008	Metrolinx Board to meet at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
January 23, 2008	Metrolinx Board to meet at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
December 4, 2007	GTTA takes first steps to better transportation system at launch event
November 20, 2007	GTTA Board to meet at The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
October 23, 2007	GTTA Board to meet at GO Transit Head Office, Toronto
September 25, 2007	GTTA Board to meet at Hamilton Convention Centre PDF (29 KB)
August 21, 2007	GTTA Board to meet at Living Arts Centre, Mississauga PDF (18 KB)
July 24, 2007	GTTA Board to meet at Toronto Metro Hall PDF (47 KB)

Metrolinx in the News
January 25, 2008	New General Managers for Metrolinx
January 8, 2008	Invitation to Participate in Regional Transportation Plan Study
December 13, 2007	Metrolinx and Transit Receive Funding in Fall Economic Statement
December 10, 2007	Metrolinx the right link

Backgrounders
December 2, 2007	Metrolinx Advisory Committee

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