Newsletter, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Automated Ticketing", 1993 to 1994

Physical description

Set of three documents or newsletters involved with the introduction of the Metcard or Automated Ticketing into Melbourne during the mid 1990's.



.1 - "AT update" - with the Metcard logo - Issue 1 - A4 light card - testing by OneLink on the trams using Z1 No. 10, manufacturing in Australia of the tickets by Moore Business systems, Customer Assistance centres, retail agents and training of staff.



.2 - "News for tram staff" - two issues signed by Russell Nathan, providing information about the implementation on the system onto trams, training, suppliers, CSEs, installation timing and training.



.3 - Folder titled "Automated Ticketing" contain four information sheets about the implementation of the system:



a - Consultation and Operation

b - What's it all about and why will it be good for Melbourne?

c - How long will it take - two phases detailed.

d - General - will services be slower, fare evasion, purchasing of tickets, disability, staffing, retail agents, information, costs, when, machines and systems.

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