RegardingID Archive | RFID E-Toll Makes Driving Easier in Pakistan

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Pakistan now joins the list of growing countries where RFID-based electronic toll collection is in use, the online media outlet All Things Pakistan reports. This technology system, which includes an RFID windshield tag, allows the vehicles to pass through toll booths without stopping and toll amount is automatically deducted from the money account on record.

For now it’s only in Peshawar-Islamabad M1 and Islamabad-Lahore M2 Motorways, according to reports. But it’s free-of-cost to motorists using Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar toll plazas.

Turkcell brings road toll payments to T11 smart phone

Turkcell, Turkey’s largest mobile operator, has announced the launch of a SIM-based NFC road toll payment application on the Turkcell T11 smart phone.

Developed in collaboration with Bank Asya, the app allows users to migrate their plastic KGS toll payment cards onto their T11 smart phone to pay for fares when crossing bridges and freeway turnpikes.

EAB looks to drive the biometric market place

The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) is focusing on a goal of driving the research and development of biometrics and building the future of the industry around a concern for end-user privacy protection.

Biometrics on the table as Pakistan looks at improving voting process

Election Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan have been working towards a voting system that would include biometrics to impede fraudulent voting, according to an article from The Express Tribune.

Report: India, the world's fastest growing smart card market

India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing smart card markets, according to a new research report by RNCOS. With more than one billion in population and increasing modern application areas, India is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 15% during 2011-2014.

Mexico system allows residents of Sonora free passage through toll booths

Mexico’s Federal Tolling Authority - Caminos y Puentes Federales de Ingresos y Servicios Conexos (CAPUFE) - has awarded a contract to system integrator Axiompass to install a toll-free system for residents using Sirit RFID readers.

VoiceTrust awarded grant for Pakistan rollout

VoiceTrust announced it has been awarded a grant from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Private Sector Investment (PSI) Program to roll out biometric identity systems in Pakistan.

Subscribe

Print Magazine

Featured Events

Links

Searching …

RFID E-Toll Makes Driving Easier in Pakistan