Auckland is the latest city to join the ranks of metro areas around the world with its “HOP” smart card transit passes. Bus riders in New Zealand’s largest city can use the new cards with several services, including Metrolink and Waka Pacific. Eventually Auckland Transit officials plan to expand HOP to trains and ferries, making it even more convenient for Kiwis and tourists to navigate the huge, sprawling city.

Elementary school students in Prosper, Texas are being issued free, voluntary ID cards by the town’s police department. Each card features identifying details as well as an ID photo.

Students at D.C. magnet high school, School Without Walls, are being issued cashless payment cards in effort to curb violence and crime on public transit.

Earth Day may be long gone, but we’re continuing our commitment to providing sustainable and eco-friendly card printing options with the latest AlphaCard promotion. Last month we introduced the new Green ID Store to AlphaCard.com, and now throughout the month of May all Green ID products are 10% off.

Reputed ID card printer manufacturer Magicard is ceasing production of its Rio 2e and Tango 2e card printers. The end of June, 2011, will mark the conclusion of the Rio and Tango’s ten-year legacy. Replacing them is the Rio Pro, Magicard’s new sleek and powerful card printer.

Missouri Southern State University is introducing a multifunctional student ID card that will make accessing campus resources more convenient. The new card has a variety of uses around campus including access control and cashless payment.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will soon offer its one million daily commuters a new way to pay for fare. Riders will be able to use a SEPTA-issued smart card to pay for fares.

Wisconsin Republicans proposed changes to a bill that would allow college students to use school ID cards as official identification at the polls.

Smart cards wear their name well. These truly intelligent cards feature embedded technology that enable them to perform an array of tasks. From unlocking doors to paying for lunch, smart cards offer unsurpassed convenience. They are especially popular with agencies requiring multifunctional, secure cards.

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