Cubic Transportation Systems

Cubic Awarded $39 Million Contract to Provide Equipment for New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New Fare Payment System

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Saturday, February 6, 2021
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division was awarded a contract option worth $39 million by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to upgrade the fare payment system for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division was awarded a contract option worth $39 million by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to upgrade the fare payment system for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.
  • This contract expands phase four of the OMNY contract with MTA to upgrade legacy systems to a new account-based contactless fare payment system for New York City transit, MTA bus and railroads.
  • For phase four, Cubic will install vending machines and ticket office machines for the sale of fare media to travel on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad.
  • Cubic was selected in 2017 to design and build the OMNY system for MTA.

Cubic and LA Metro Release Contactless Fare Payment Option on Android

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) launched the regional TAP application for Android phones, delivering a safe, contactless way to pay transit fare on Metro and 25 additional TAP transit agencies in L.A. County.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) launched the regional TAP application for Android phones, delivering a safe, contactless way to pay transit fare on Metro and 25 additional TAP transit agencies in L.A. County.
  • Cubic and Metro produced the state-of-the-art mobile application, which brings together virtual fare payment, TAP card management, trip-finding, multimodal program information and more, in one easy-to-use app.
  • Cubics partnership with Metro has been a collaborative effort to continually deliver innovative solutions that simplify journeys for Metro riders, said Jeff Lowinger, president of Cubic Transportation Systems.
  • The TAP app on Android ensures a safer, more convenient way to travel on Metro.

Cubic Announces Global Launch of Umo Platforms to Enhance Urban Mobility

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division launched Umo , a fully-integrated suite of platforms for riders, transit agencies and mobility service providers to complement its existing portfolio of transportation technology.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division launched Umo , a fully-integrated suite of platforms for riders, transit agencies and mobility service providers to complement its existing portfolio of transportation technology.
  • With Umo, our vision is to improve quality of life in towns and cities around the world through optimized mobility.
  • The first Umo products, Umo App and Umo Pass, will be available in 15 markets across the U.S. in the coming weeks.
  • The next products to launch will be Umo IQ, integrated within the Umo App across 100 cities around the world, and Umo Rewardswhich will be made available first to existing Umo Pass and IQ customers.

Cubic and MTA OMNY Rollout Complete Across All 472 New York City Subway Stations

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has fully deployed the OMNY contactless payment system across all of New York City.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has fully deployed the OMNY contactless payment system across all of New York City.
  • Every New York City bus and all 472 subway stations across all five boroughs are now OMNY-enabled.
  • The OMNY system features mobile and open payments via contactless bankcards and mobile wallets to improve customer convenience and service for travelers.
  • For more information about Cubic, please visit www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp .

Cubic Corporation Joins Public Transit Systems to #SavePublicTransit

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced it is joining fellow American Public Transportation Association (APTA) members and industry partners to collectively fight to #SavePublicTransit with a day of mobilization and engagement.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced it is joining fellow American Public Transportation Association (APTA) members and industry partners to collectively fight to #SavePublicTransit with a day of mobilization and engagement.
  • It is critical that Congress move forward and provide emergency funding for public transit in the lame duck session before Congress recesses for the holiday.
  • While the pandemic has caused disruption in all industries, we have seen the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on public transit services as we work side-by-side with our partners, said Jeff Lowinger, president of Cubic Transportation Systems.
  • As public transit struggles to survive the effects of Covid-19, Cubic is committed to saving public transportation and helping our transit partners create safe and resilient cities.

Cubic’s Smart Ticketing Technology Now Available Across Gold Coast Light Rail

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business divisions smart ticketing technology is now available for travelers across the entire Gold Coast Light Rail network in Queensland, Australia as part of a trial.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business divisions smart ticketing technology is now available for travelers across the entire Gold Coast Light Rail network in Queensland, Australia as part of a trial.
  • Gold Coast Light Rail customers are the first to tap into the Queensland Governments $371 million world-class smart ticketing system, which is due for full deployment by 2022.
  • The Queensland Smart Ticketing project will service one of the largest geographical areas of any ticketing system in the world.
  • The Gold Coast program features the first global release of Cubics new platform validators 156 were installed at 19 light rail stations along the coastal strip.

Cubic and Sqills Continue Modernization Efforts for Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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Sqills was contracted by Cubic in 2014 to provide its S3 Passenger system as a component of the Customer First solution provided by Cubic to Iarnrd ireann Irish Rail.

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  • Sqills was contracted by Cubic in 2014 to provide its S3 Passenger system as a component of the Customer First solution provided by Cubic to Iarnrd ireann Irish Rail.
  • Cubic and Sqills combined capabilities deliver a modernized solution for Iarnrd ireann Irish Rails fully integrated ticketing management and distribution system.
  • By adopting an ongoing upgrade path, Iarnrd ireann Irish Rail embraces improvements to their investment throughout the contract life cycle.
  • This extension strengthens the relationship between Iarnrd ireann Irish Rail, Cubic Transportation Systems and Sqills as we continue to improve and build capabilities to meet new and emerging customer demands into the future, said Gerry Culligan, commercial director of Iarnrd ireann Irish Rail.

Cubic Wins Contract to Deliver Next-Generation Customer Information System for San Francisco MTA

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division was awarded a contract from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to deliver a comprehensive, next-generation Customer Information System (CIS) for the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) public transportation network.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division was awarded a contract from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to deliver a comprehensive, next-generation Customer Information System (CIS) for the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) public transportation network.
  • A better-informed traveler is a less stressed traveler we will provide real-time information in a multi-channel environment right to the travelers smartphone and modern digital signage.
  • We look forward to delivering an upgraded system that will ensure a positive customer experience for transit riders while increasing efficiencies and creating long-term value for the SFMTA.
  • For more information about Cubic, please visit www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp .

Cubic Introduces New Ventra Mobile App for Chicagoland Travelers

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Friday, September 25, 2020
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Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra Rail (Metra) and Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) have launched the new Ventra mobile app to serve the greater Chicagoland area.

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  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced its Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) business division in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra Rail (Metra) and Pace Suburban Bus (Pace) have launched the new Ventra mobile app to serve the greater Chicagoland area.
  • The initial release of the new Ventra app includes features such as a new home screen, allowing travelers to view their Ventra Card balances, available Metra mobile tickets, transit times for favorite stops, nearby transit and more.
  • Chicagoland area travelers were top-of-mind for us as we worked closely with the CTA, Metra and Pace on the roll out of the new Ventra app to simplify journeys, offer personalized user experiences, and allow travelers to continue riding with confidence.
  • The new Ventra app is now available on iOS and Android devices, users can download the app through the App Store or Google Play Store.

Cubic and LA Metro Enable TAP Card on iPhone and Apple Watch

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
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During this unprecedented time, safety for our customers and travelers remains our key priority; we are excited to work with Metro to bring the TAP card on iPhone and Apple Watch to Metro transit riders.

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  • During this unprecedented time, safety for our customers and travelers remains our key priority; we are excited to work with Metro to bring the TAP card on iPhone and Apple Watch to Metro transit riders.
  • Riders now have the ability to add a new TAP card in Apple Wallet and hold an iPhone or Apple Watch near a TAP dial when boarding a bus or train for immediate fare validation.
  • Users can also conveniently reload their TAP card through Apple Wallet on iPhone, Apple Watch with Apple Pay or the TAP mobile app, eliminating physical contact and the need to visit a rail station or vendor.
  • TAP card on the iPhone, Apple Watch and the TAP mobile app also supports Reduced Fare, Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) and cash paying customers.