Snapper card
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| Snapper Card | |
|---|---|
| Location | Wellington |
| Launched | June 2008 |
| Technology | MIFARE ? |
| Manager | Snapper Services Limited |
| Currency | NZD ($300 maximum load) |
| Stored-value | Pay as you go |
| Auto recharge | Auto-topup |
| Validity | GOWellington |
| Retailed | Online |
| Telephone | |
| Banks | |
| Website | http://www.snapper.co.nz/ |
The Snapper card is a form of electronic ticketing and payment card or USB stick that is due to be introduced in Wellington, New Zealand in June 2008. The full rollout date is yet to be confirmed however will be after June 2008 and will be available for use on GOWellington buses and in limited stores.[1][2]
Further functions are planned for the card are planned, for example as a loyalty card[3], a debit card, and joint card.[4]
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[edit] Services
[edit] Buses
GOWellington buses will be the first to use this new service and is currently being trailed by 200 users on Route 17 to Karori. There is a 20% discount on standard fares for for adults when using a Snapper.[2]
[edit] In Store
When making small purchases in select store you will be able to use the Snapper instead of EFTPOS or cash.
[edit] Future
[edit] Auckland
Infratil, ANZ National Bank, NZ Post, Eyede, Unisys and Beca Group are pitching Snapper to the Auckland Regional Transport Authority, which has let a contract for a smartcard system for use on public transport in Auckland.[1]
[edit] Snapper Services Limited
Snapper Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Infratil Limited. Infratil is listed on the New Zealand Exchange, and is an infrastructure owner and operator specialising in renewable energy, airports and public transport in New Zealand, Australia and Europe.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Snapper to make a splash", The Dominion Post, www.stuff.co.nz, 2008-04-21. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ a b "Snappy card speeds Wgtn bus riders' journey", The Dominion Post, www.stuff.co.nz, 2008-04-21. Retrieved on 2008-04-29.
- ^ Snapper Services - What's Snapper
- ^ Possibilities - Snapper possibilities
[edit] External links
- Snapper - Snapper card
- http://www.infratil.com/ - Infratil Limited
