(18 Jan 2014, 11:22 pm)aureolin wrote Yeah, the POP cards for Metro are capable of it too, and would work on GNE/Arriva/Stagecoach ticket machines. Just disappointing that it doesn't look to be anywhere near ready, despite the benefits it would present to both customer and company.
NESTI is in the process of making sure all companies are smart card ready... They're a long way behind with rolling out a region wide smart card though I think!