Akbil (smart ticket)
Akbil is an integrated electronic ticket system used for payment in public transport of Istanbul, Turkey. It is valid for boarding busses, funiculars, LRT, metro, commuter trains, ferryboats and trams operated by the Metropolian Municipality.
The Akbil device is pressed into the reader at the faregate to gain access for boarding. The system uses iButtons or smart radio-frequency identification cards as tickets. Akbil's are 1-Wire (iButton) electronic tags. The keyfob version of the device has the emblem of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality moulded on it.[1]
The units may be purchased from office near major transport interchanges and loaded with credits there. Alternatively, loading credits may be done at special purpose machines or at newstands or small shops, which offer this service. In May 2010, an Akbil required a (refundable) 6 TL deposit.[1]
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