Today, transportation cards, “tickets” or “passes” are more often than not being produced with some type of plastic card printer. Combined with university programs, state and local governments, and even corporations, transportation agencies globally are seeing the benefit of using a plastic card with smart card technology where use data can be shared across platforms and organizations.

For example, a university student can be issued an ID where the smart card (usually some type of MiFARE, or DESFire) is programed to be accepted by the city bus or train service. One card can then access dormitories, pay for food services on campus, and take the student home for the weekend.

All of IDP’s printers offer the latest in card printing and encoding technology to offer you a customized solution for your local needs.