Cubic Fare Collection System Introduced at San Diego Green Line Dedication
On July 8 the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) dedicated the 5.9-mile Mission Valley East Extension, also known as the Green Line, and at the same time, San Diego public transit commuters were introduced to a new automated fare collection system designed and implemented by Cubic. more

Cubic Technology Spotlighted as Transport for London’s Transit Fare Collection System Wins Awards
In June 2005 Cubic’s London transit customer’s regional automatic fare collection (AFC) system, PRESTIGE, won two more major awards.
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Field Testing Underway for Pilot for Cubic’s Integrated Ticketing and Revenue Management System
TransLink, the Public Transit Authority responsible for managing South East Queensland’s major transport operators, announced in late August that it began the first phase of the rollout of a new integrated ticketing and revenue management system supplied by Cubic.  more

APTA Awards Cubic for Contributions to Smart Card Standard Development
Cubic’s achievements in the Proximity Smart Card Data Format Standards Development were recognized with an award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) at the organization’s 2005 Annual Meeting & Expo in Dallas September 25-28.  more

Cubic Completes Delivery, Integration of New Fare Collection System for Van Nuys Airport “FlyAway” Bus Terminal
Cubic has completed delivery and integration of an automated fare collection system for the new Van Nuys Airport FlyAway Bus Terminal, which offers express bus service for travelers going to and from Los Angeles International Airport.   more

Smart Card Technology Coming of Age for Bus Operators
As greater numbers of regional transportation programs across the U.S. are adopting smart card systems as their fare media platform, questions about the technology’s feasibility for independent bus operators have also emerged.  The September issue of Bus Ride Magazine explored this topic in the article “Farewell to Tokens,“ which featured an interview with Cubic’s Western Regional Director of Sales Mark Kroncke.  His contribution is captured in the following Q&A with editor Maria Jolly. more

Smart Card-Only Systems Now Possible with New Limited Use Smart Cards
Contactless smart cards as a fare payment product are becoming more mainstream in transit systems around the world.  For patrons, they offer durability, security, convenience and ease of use.  For transit operators, they offer lower operating and maintenance costs for the infrastructure required to process them since the need to swipe or insert them into a mechanical terminal is removed from the system.  more

Cubic’s UK Subsidiary Welcomes New Business
Development Director
David Phillips has been appointed as the Business Development Director for Cubic Transportation Systems Limited in the UK.  In his new role, he will be responsible for the business development and revenue planning for the region and will report to Managing Director Nigel Bryant. more

Augie Cammarota to Lead Systems Test Group
Augie Cammarota has been promoted to Director of Systems Test, where he will oversee the departments responsible for verifying prior to release the integrity and contractual compliance of software produced by Cubic’s development groups. more

Cubic Contributions Help Katrina Survivors
On August 29, the world watched as Hurricane Katrina, the third most powerful storm of the 2005 season, carved a path of destruction along the Central Gulf coast. more

Cubic Demonstrates Expanded Capabilities at 2005 APTA Expo
Cubic participated in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA ) Annual Meeting & Expo in Dallas September 25th-28th, with a multi-themed showcase for regional transit systems integration, transport safety and managed services. more

UITP Conference in Rome Highlights Cubic’s Innovations in Transportation
The UITP Conference and Exhibition is an important event for the transport industry in Europe, attracting delegates and visitors from around the world, but especially from Europe. more