I've worked on my fair share of cancelled projects over the years, but this one's a doozy. Cashless ticketing ain't rocket science.
Dave.
wow, thats amazing. I suspect working at that place would be very unpleasant, as it is unlikely they could organise a s*it in a toilet ;)
that sort of thing isnt uncommon for big "integrated" software projects, but transport ticketing?! its commonplace, surely one simply needs to purchase an already-working system.....
still, nice to see the relevant department eventually bitch-slapped the losers.
Cheers Terry
What is it with Govt wankers? They have spent $95 Million dollars to try and find a system that would replace the EFTPOS wireless system already running.. Go to IBM , Mc Donald's, Woolworths, Bill express and the like who already have EFTPOS systems that don't charge them Bank fees, just add on a Wireless Pinpad in every Bus/ train and there you go a Cash less system...
and my info is Free...
ffs... Allan
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That would be impractical. A cashless system needs to be instant, so an EFTPOS/card swipe system would take far to long to physically handle/process. The whole idea is to get on and off the bus/train as fast and as efficient as possible.
The overseas ones have a prox card that people just leave in their wallet or purse which they swipe over the card reader as they enter/ leave. Logistically very efficient.
Dave.
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Over here in Hamburg you can buy a ticket with the SMS.
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