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Sharjah launches smart card for buses
Tuesday, Jun 01, 2010
Gulf News
Sharjah The fare for public buses has been increased from Dh4 to Dh5, yet commuters are eligible for a 10 per cent discount per trip through purchasing the e-payment smart cards, Sayer which was launched today.
Sharjah Public Transport Corporation announced a unified price of Dh5 for all routes in the emirate in order to cope with the rising prices of diesel.
"The new system is aimed at making bus fare payment convenient to passengers. The convenient method of e-payment will save users' time, instead of paying for a ticket for every bus trip," said Abdullah Mohammad Al Zari, Director General of Sharjah Transport.
The Sayer cards, which are available at Al Jubail Station and Al Ittihad Station, are offered in denominations of Dh45, Dh90 and Dh180. Passengers can buy the e-payment cards at the vending machines in both the stations, but will have to recharge them at designated counters since the machines are currently not equipped to do so.
He pointed out that customers will initially have to pay an additional Dh5 when they purchase the e-cards for the first time. "The cards were designed to last for up to five years, so customers will only have to pay the extra Dh5 when they buy the card for the first time."
Al Awadi explained that Sharjah Transport will introduce a further expansion plan on the project, which includes launching a dedicated e-payment card for people with special needs, as well as for children.
By Mariam M Al Serkal
© Gulf News 2010. All rights reserved.
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