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Korean Government Uses RFID-based Rationing Program For Drivers

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Think U.S. traffic is bad?

Apparentely, traffic is so severe and parking so difficult that the Korean government has instituted an RFID-based rationing program that limits when owners can drive their vehicles, Telematics Journal reports.

Onnitech’s uWiz-4000, with integrated wireless network connectivity, will be used by government personnel to determine whether automobiles comply with the rationing schedule.

“Korea is a world leader in its implementation of wireless technology into everyday life,” said Rob Balgley, CEO, SkyeTek. “The Korean government’s use of RFID to load balance commuters between automobiles and mass transit will reduce air pollution, time spent commuting, and expenditures on road/parking infrastructure.” [end] 

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