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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Octopus card | | | |  Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Octopus card - Obtaining and using an Octopus cardAn on-loan Octopus card can be purchased at Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) stations. No identification is required. If an owner loses a card, only the stored value of the card is lost. This type of Octopus card is anonymous; no personal information, bank account or credit card details are stored on the card.
Making or recording a payment using the card (eg. by passing through a MTR or ferry ticket gate, boarding a bus, alighting from a tram, or purchasing items from various outlets) is done by holding the ...
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Smart card - History Smart cards were invented and patented in the 1970s. There are some disputes regarding the actual "inventor"; claimants include Jürgen Dethloff of Germany, Arimura of Japan, and Roland Moreno of France. The first mass use of the cards was for payment in French pay phones, starting in 1983 (Télécarte).
Roland Moreno actually patented the concept of the memory card in 1974. In 1977, Michel Ugon from Honeywell Bull invented the first microprocessor smart card. In 1978, Bull patented the SPOM (Self Programmable One-chip Microcom ...
See also:Smart card, Smart card - History, Smart card - Contact Smart Card, Smart card - Contact Smart Card Reader, Smart card - Contactless Smart Card, Smart card - Applications Read more here: » Smart card: Encyclopedia II - Smart card - History |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Hong Kong - History Even though Hong Kong has been occupied since the Neolithic Age, the area now known as Hong Kong has been an important trading region, and also a significant strategic location for the Chinese mainland since the Mongol invasions of the Tang and Song dynasties. After that, the attention of Hong Kong fell, and only began to attract the attention of China again and the rest of the world in the 19th century when it was ceded to Britain after the Opium Wars. Hong Kong was first visited by a European in 1513, the Portuguese mariner Jorge Álvares. Álvares began trading with the Chinese, and the Portuguese continued to make periodic trade stops at var ...
See also:Hong Kong, Hong Kong - History, Hong Kong - Politics and government, Hong Kong - Legal system and judiciary, Hong Kong - Geography, Hong Kong - Administrative divisions, Hong Kong - Economy, Hong Kong - Demographics, Hong Kong - Education, Hong Kong - Culture, Hong Kong - Religion, Hong Kong - Architecture, Hong Kong - Transport, Hong Kong - Military, Hong Kong - International rankings, Hong Kong - Footnotes Read more here: » Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Hong Kong - History |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Kowloon Motor Bus - History KMB was founded on 13 April 1933 as a result of the reformation of public transport by the then-British colonial government of Hong Kong. Before the reformation, there were several independent bus operators working on both sides of the Victoria Harbour.
The KMB franchise allowed for the operation of public omnibus service on the Kowloon side, as well as the New Territories. By 11 June 1933, KMB had a fleet of 106 single deck buses.
The founding members of KMB were:
Sir Tang Shiu-kin (鄧肇堅)
William Louey Sui Tak (雷瑞德)
Lui Leung (雷亮)
Tam Woon Tong (譚煥 ...
See also:Kowloon Motor Bus, Kowloon Motor Bus - Fare, Kowloon Motor Bus - History, Kowloon Motor Bus - Innovations, Kowloon Motor Bus - Fleet, Kowloon Motor Bus - Routes info, Kowloon Motor Bus - Routes, Kowloon Motor Bus - Subsidiaries and joint ventures, Kowloon Motor Bus - Rivals Read more here: » Kowloon Motor Bus: Encyclopedia II - Kowloon Motor Bus - History |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system The Octopus card is a stored value smart card which can be used to pay fares on most trains, buses and ferries in Hong Kong. The majority of parking meters and carparks will accept payment by Octopus card. The Octopus card can also be used at various convenience stores.
On-loan Octopus cards can be purchased at Mass Transit Railway (MTR) and Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) stations. This type of card is anonymous and hence no ...
See also:Transport in Hong Kong, Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system, Transport in Hong Kong - Escalators and moving sidewalks, Transport in Hong Kong - Railways, Transport in Hong Kong - Buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Public light buses, Transport in Hong Kong - Taxis, Transport in Hong Kong - Private cars, Transport in Hong Kong - Ferries, Transport in Hong Kong - Internal routes, Transport in Hong Kong - External routes, Transport in Hong Kong - Ports and harbours, Transport in Hong Kong - Airports, Transport in Hong Kong - Heliports, Transport in Hong Kong - Bridges and tunnels, Transport in Hong Kong - Gondola lifts Read more here: » Transport in Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Transport in Hong Kong - Octopus card payment system |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Public transport - Ticket systems Different arrangements for fare collection are in use. Depending on the type, fares:
must be bought in advance, one cannot physically enter the railway platform, vehicle, etc. without, due to a turnstile, fare gate or human guard (usually found in metro)
must be bought in advance as a voucher for a user-determined amount of money, which is encoded on a ticket or smartcard by electronic, magnetic, or optical means. A fare is deducted automatically each time the ticket is used — either just upon system entry, or at both ...
See also:Public transport, Public transport - Motor transport, Public transport - History, Public transport - Modern forms of public transport, Public transport - Road, Public transport - Rail, Public transport - Water, Public transport - Air, Public transport - Sloped or vertical, Public transport - Emerging transportation technologies, Public transport - Intermodal transport, Public transport - Nodes and stops, Public transport - Ticket systems, Public transport - Multi-use tickets, Public transport - Electronic fare card, Public transport - Free systems, Public transport - Funding, Public transport - Hong Kong, Public transport - United Kingdom, Public transport - United States, Public transport - Economic impact, Public transport - Social issues, Public transport - Food or drink on public transport, Public transport - Sleeping in public transport, Public transport - Advocacy organizations Read more here: » Public transport: Encyclopedia II - Public transport - Ticket systems |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - MTR - History of the MTR
MTR - Overview.
Construction of the MTR was prompted by a government-commissioned study released in 1967. The government of Hong Kong commissioned the study in the 1960s to find solutions to the growing traffic problem caused by expansion of the colony's economy. Construction started soon after release of the study, and the first line was opened in 1979. The MTR was immediately popular with the residents of Hong Kong, and as a result subsequent lines have been built to cover more territory. There are continuing d ...
See also:MTR, MTR - The MTR network, MTR - History of the MTR, MTR - Overview, MTR - Initial proposal, MTR - Modified Initial System now part of Kwun Tong Line and Tsuen Wan Line, MTR - Tsuen Wan Line, MTR - Island Line, MTR - Eastern Harbour Crossing extension, MTR - Airport Express and Tung Chung Line, MTR - Quarry Bay Congestion Relief Works, MTR - Tseung Kwan O Line, MTR - West Rail Interface Works, MTR - East Rail Interface Works, MTR - Disneyland Resort Line, MTR - AsiaWorld-Expo Station, MTR - Privatisation of MTR, MTR - Safety on the MTR, MTR - Station facilities amenities and services, MTR - Telecommunications network coverage, MTR - Shops and other services, MTR - Newspapers, MTR - Airport Express, MTR - Fares and tickets, MTR - Single journey ticket, MTR - Octopus cards, MTR - Tourist pass, MTR - Disneyland Resort pass, MTR - Airport Express fares, MTR - MTR rolling stock, MTR - Depots, MTR - Art promotion, MTR - Future expansion, MTR - Airport Station SkyPlaza departure platform, MTR - Improvements on Tung Chung Line and Airport Express, MTR - Pedestrian Links, MTR - Tseung Kwan O Extension Phase 2, MTR - West Island Line and South Island Line, MTR - Outsourcing Read more here: » MTR: Encyclopedia II - MTR - History of the MTR |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Smart card - History Smart cards were invented and patented in the 1970s. There are some disputes regarding the actual "inventor"; claimants include Juergen Dethloff of Germany, Arimura of Japan, and Moreno of France. The first mass use of the cards was for payment in French pay phones, starting in 1983 (Télécarte).
Roland Moreno actually patented the concept of the memory card in 1974. In 1977, Michel Ugon from CII Honeywell Bull invented the first microprocessor smart card. In 1978, Bull patented the SPOM (Self Programmable One-chip Microcomput ...
See also:Smart card, Smart card - History, Smart card - Contact Smart Card, Smart card - Contact Smart Card Reader, Smart card - Contactless Smart Card, Smart card - Applications Read more here: » Smart card: Encyclopedia II - Smart card - History |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Hong Kong - History Even though Hong Kong has been inhabited since the Neolithic Age, the area now known as Hong Kong was an important trading region, and also a significant strategic location for the Chinese mainland during the Tang and Song dynasties and the subsequent Mongol invasion. After that, the attention of Hong Kong fell, and only began to attract the attention of China again and the rest of the world in the 19th century when it was ceded to Britain after the Opium Wars. Hong Kong was first visited by a European in 1513, the Portuguese mariner Jorge ...
See also:Hong Kong, Hong Kong - History, Hong Kong - Politics and government, Hong Kong - Legal system and judiciary, Hong Kong - Geography, Hong Kong - Administrative divisions, Hong Kong - Economy, Hong Kong - Demographics, Hong Kong - Education, Hong Kong - Culture, Hong Kong - Religion, Hong Kong - Architecture, Hong Kong - Transport, Hong Kong - Military, Hong Kong - International rankings, Hong Kong - Footnotes Read more here: » Hong Kong: Encyclopedia II - Hong Kong - History |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - KCR Light Rail - History When Tuen Mun was developed in the 1970s, the government had set aside space for laying rail tracks. There was uncertainty as to which company would be commissioned to built the train line, and in 1982 Hong Kong Tramways showed interest in building the system and running double-decker trams on it. After financial assessment, however, the company was forced to abandon the project. Later that year, the KCRC decided to build the system. After some ...
See also:KCR Light Rail, KCR Light Rail - History, KCR Light Rail - Stations, KCR Light Rail - Current service pattern, KCR Light Rail - Fares, KCR Light Rail - Single-Ride Tickets, KCR Light Rail - Octopus Cards, KCR Light Rail - External link Read more here: » KCR Light Rail: Encyclopedia II - KCR Light Rail - History |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Oyster card - Features
Oyster card - Period travelcards.
Main article: Travelcard
The card can hold up to three period travelcards at the same time, each with different validity dates and zonal coverage. Period bus passes can also be charged to the card. The system is designed to be multi-modal and travelcards work across London's Tube, DLR, tram and bus network. Users with period travelcards can also travel on rail services within the Greater London area in all the zones they have validity for on their card. Travelcards can be loaded onto the card up to ...
See also:Oyster card, Oyster card - Background, Oyster card - Features, Oyster card - Period travelcards, Oyster card - Pay as you go, Oyster card - Capping, Oyster card - Recharging, Oyster card - Auto top up, Oyster card - Reporting, Oyster card - Oyster photocards, Oyster card - Roll-out history, Oyster card - Future, Oyster card - Beyond London, Oyster card - E-money, Oyster card - Future roll-out schedule, Oyster card - Issues, Oyster card - Privacy, Oyster card - Design, Oyster card - Software fault, Oyster card - Pre pay launch 'bug', Oyster card - The difference between pay as you go and Travelcards Read more here: » Oyster card: Encyclopedia II - Oyster card - Features |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Platform screen doors - Singapore
Platform screen doors - Mass Rapid Transit.
The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) was the first heavy rail system in the world to incorporate platform screen doors in its stations in 1987 (as according to Westinghouse Platform Screen Doors). Platform screen doors are installed at all underground MRT stations in Singapore, and are manufactured by Westinghouse Platfor ...
See also:Platform screen doors, Platform screen doors - Bangkok, Platform screen doors - Copenhagen, Platform screen doors - Hong Kong, Platform screen doors - Kuala Lumpur, Platform screen doors - London, Platform screen doors - Seoul, Platform screen doors - Singapore, Platform screen doors - Mass Rapid Transit, Platform screen doors - Light Rapid Transit, Platform screen doors - Changi Airport Skytrain, Platform screen doors - Chicago O'Hare Airport, Platform screen doors - Japan, Platform screen doors - Shinkansen, Platform screen doors - JR Zairaisen, Platform screen doors - Subways, Platform screen doors - Private Railways, Platform screen doors - Monorail and VRT Read more here: » Platform screen doors: Encyclopedia II - Platform screen doors - Singapore |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Hong Kong Tramways - History The electric tram system was proposed in 1881; however nobody was willing to invest in a system at the time. In August 1901, the Second Tramway Bill was introduced and passed into law as the 1902 Tramway Ordinance. Hong Kong Tramway Electric Company Limited, a British company, was authorised to construct and operate the system. It was soon taken over by another company, Electric Tranction Company of Hong Kong Limited, and the name was changed ...
See also:Hong Kong Tramways, Hong Kong Tramways - History, Hong Kong Tramways - Operations, Hong Kong Tramways - Fleet, Hong Kong Tramways - Depot, Hong Kong Tramways - North Point Depot and Sharp Street Depot, Hong Kong Tramways - Arsenal Street Depot, Hong Kong Tramways - Whitty Street Depot, Hong Kong Tramways - Sai Wan Ho Depot, Hong Kong Tramways - Costs, Hong Kong Tramways - Timeline of Tramways History Read more here: » Hong Kong Tramways: Encyclopedia II - Hong Kong Tramways - History |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - MetroCard - Technology Each MetroCard stored value card is assigned a unique, permanent ten-digit serial number when it is manufactured. The value of a card is stored magnetically on the card itself, while the card's transaction history is held centrally in the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) Database. When a card is purchased and fares are loaded onto it, the MetroCard Vending Machine or station agent stores the amount of the purchase onto the card and updates the database, identifying the card by its serial number. Whenever the card is swiped at a turnstile, the ...
See also:MetroCard, MetroCard - History, MetroCard - Technology, MetroCard - Fare information, MetroCard - SingleRide ticket MetroCards, MetroCard - Pay-per-ride MetroCards, MetroCard - Unlimited ride MetroCards, MetroCard - Student MetroCards, MetroCard - Purchase options, MetroCard - Subway station booths, MetroCard - MetroCard vending machines, MetroCard - MetroCard bus and van, MetroCard - Neighborhood MetroCard merchants, MetroCard - Purchase by mail, MetroCard - Holiday Rates Read more here: » MetroCard: Encyclopedia II - MetroCard - Technology |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - KCR - KCR network KCR East Rail
Between East Tsim Sha Tsui and Lo Wu1
KCR Light Rail
Within towns of Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai
KCR West Rail
Between Nam Cheong and Tuen Mun
KCR Ma On Shan Rail
Between Tai Wa ...
See also:KCR, KCR - KCR network, KCR - KCR East Rail, KCR - KCR Light Rail, KCR - KCR West Rail, KCR - KCR Ma On Shan Rail, KCR - History of the KCR, KCR - KCR Feeder Buses, KCR - Station facilities and safety, KCR - Fares and tickets, KCR - Octopus card, KCR - Rolling stocks, KCR - Locomotives, KCR - Passenger Train Coaches, KCR - Light Rail, KCR - Buses, KCR - Future expansion, KCR - Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, KCR - Northern Link, KCR - Kowloon Southern Link, KCR - Sha Tin to Central Link, KCR - External link Read more here: » KCR: Encyclopedia II - KCR - KCR network |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Public transport - Ticket systems See also fare, Category:Fare collection systems
Different arrangements for fare collection are in use. Depending on the type, fares:
must be bought in advance, one cannot physically enter the railway platform, vehicle, etc. without, due to a turnstile, fare gate or human guard (usually found in metro)
must be bought in advance as a voucher for a user-determined amount of money, which is encoded on a ticket or smartcard by electronic, magnetic, or optical means. A fare is deducted automatically each time th ...
See also:Public transport, Public transport - History, Public transport - Modern forms of public transport, Public transport - Road, Public transport - Rail, Public transport - Water, Public transport - Air, Public transport - Sloped or vertical, Public transport - Emerging transportation technologies, Public transport - Intermodal transport, Public transport - Nodes and stops, Public transport - Ticket systems, Public transport - Multi-use tickets, Public transport - Electronic fare card, Public transport - Free systems, Public transport - Funding, Public transport - Hong Kong, Public transport - United Kingdom, Public transport - United States, Public transport - Economic impact, Public transport - Social issues, Public transport - Food or drink on public transport, Public transport - Sleeping in public transport, Public transport - Advocacy organizations Read more here: » Public transport: Encyclopedia II - Public transport - Ticket systems |
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| | | | Octopus card: Encyclopedia II - Discovery Bay - Transportation network DB is accessible from the rest of Hong Kong via sea, land and air: By sea via ferry services or privately-owned yachts; by road via the DB Tunnel, or by air via the helipad (the latter is generally used only for medical emergencies or ferrying various VIPs).
All services (apart from Kai-to services) accept Hong Kong's Octopus card as well as cash. In addition, ferries also accept single-journey and 50-journey electronic tickets. Half-price discounts are offered for children, students under the age of 18 and senior citizens on both bus and ferry routes.
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See also:Discovery Bay, Discovery Bay - History, Discovery Bay - Current development, Discovery Bay - Community recreation and entertainment, Discovery Bay - Transportation network, Discovery Bay - External transport, Discovery Bay - Internal transport, Discovery Bay - Private transport, Discovery Bay - Education, Discovery Bay - Municipal services, Discovery Bay - Issues and criticisms Read more here: » Discovery Bay: Encyclopedia II - Discovery Bay - Transportation network |
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