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European Cities Promote Nationwide Open-Loop Contactless Travel
European Cities Promote Nationwide Open-Loop Contactless Travel
December 14, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

The Netherlands has followed London’s example with the launch of an open-loop transport system. Unlike their closed-loop equivalent, open-loop payment systems don’t require an additional...

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Uber Adds Public Transport To Its London App
Uber Adds Public Transport To Its London App
April 30, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Uber has added real-time info on London’s underground to its app, as well as other forms of public transportation, including bus, overground, river boat, shuttle...

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Uber’s UK Head Departs
Uber’s UK Head Departs
October 03, 2017  |  Ridesharing

In Uber news, the ride-hailing service’s U.K. head has stepped down just as the company is gearing up to meet with London’s transport regulator and...

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Lyft Moves In On London Market After Uber Ban
Lyft Moves In On London Market After Uber Ban
September 25, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Lyft, the Uber rival, is eyeing the London market, holding talks with Transport for London (TfL) and City Hall officials over the past year. According...

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Mastercard’s (Digital) Ticket to Ride
Mastercard’s (Digital) Ticket to Ride
June 14, 2017  |  Mastercard

Now spanning more than 80 cities, Mastercard’s contactless payments system is helping shift daily commuting into the digital realm. Will Judge, VP of Enterprise Partnerships/head...

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UK Contactless Spending Surges Threefold
UK Contactless Spending Surges Threefold
February 29, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Contactless spending in the United Kingdom tripled last year to hit £7.75 billion ($10.76 billion) in transaction volume, marking a sharp spike from the £2.32 billion ($3.22 billion)...

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London Black Cabs Can’t Reject Cards Anymore
London Black Cabs Can’t Reject Cards Anymore
February 04, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

The iconic black cabs of London might be feeling the heat from ride-hailing app services like Uber, but things might be about to get a lot better...

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