Cubic’s Smart Ticketing Technology Now Available Across Gold Coast Light Rail
December 10 2020 - 7:18PM
Business Wire
Cubic Transportation Systems continues
expansion of contactless payment technologies to Queensland,
Australia
Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic
Transportation Systems (CTS) business division’s smart ticketing
technology is now available for travelers across the entire Gold
Coast Light Rail network in Queensland, Australia as part of a
trial.
Gold Coast Light Rail customers are the first to tap into the
Queensland Government’s $371 million world-class smart ticketing
system, which is due for full deployment by 2022. This will bring a
new era of speed and convenience for commuters, who will be able to
use their credit cards, debit cards, smart phones and smart watches
to pay for rides for the first time.
Queensland Minister for Transport, Mark Bailey said it marked a
key milestone, delivering innovative public transport technology
for all Queenslanders. “Today is possible due to a strong and
productive partnership between transit provider TransLink, G:link
Light Rail and our technology partner Cubic Transportation
Systems,” said Bailey.
The launch is a significant step in the rollout of Cubic’s
contactless payment system across the state of Queensland, which is
now underway.
“Cubic is delighted to bring contactless to the famous Gold
Coast tourist mecca just ahead of the holidays. An influx of
visitors is expected over the holiday break and we’re sure
residents and visitors will enjoy the convenience that comes with
using this new technology,” said Tom Walker, senior vice president
and managing director of Asia-Pacific, Cubic Transportation
Systems.
Queensland joins cities such as London, New York and Chicago,
among those using Cubic’s contactless payment technology. The
Queensland Smart Ticketing project will service one of the largest
geographical areas of any ticketing system in the world.
The Gold Coast program features the first global release of
Cubic’s new platform validators – 156 were installed at 19 light
rail stations along the coastal strip.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic is a technology-driven, market-leading provider of
integrated solutions that increase situational understanding for
transportation, defense C4ISR, and training customers worldwide to
decrease urban congestion and improve the militaries’ effectiveness
and operational readiness. Our teams innovate to make a positive
difference in people’s lives. We simplify their daily journeys. We
promote mission success and safety for those who serve their
nation. For more information about Cubic, please visit
www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp.
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