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13.07.2009 12:05:00
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ACS to Install and Operate Peru's First Bus Rapid Transit Line
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced that it is has been chosen to provide the City of Lima (Peru) with a contactless ticketing system for the country’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. Under the terms of the contract, ACS will operate the system for a 14-year period. ACS’ contract with Protransporte, the authority in charge of organizing transportation in the City of Lima, is valued at $200 million.
"This engagement demonstrates ACS’ ability to solve complex traffic and transportation issues and highlights our considerable expertise in providing efficient and effective transportation solutions to the growing traffic demands in the region,” said Dave Amoriell, executive vice president and president of ACS Transportation Solutions. "Through our cashless technology solutions, ACS is making a significant difference in the lives of millions of people by making their commute more convenient, safe and efficient.”
ACS will supply and operate a fully integrated fleet management and ticketing solution to cover the needs of the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system installed in one of the busiest areas of Lima. The line is intended to carry over 700,000 passengers a day, and the City of Lima intends to build ten other ticketing solutions, along similar lines, in the next few years.
The ticketing solution will be based on smart contactless cards that will be controlled at each station by gates and sold by Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and manned Point of Sale terminals. The 220 buses will be fully monitored and regulated leveraging a state of the art fleet management system that will significantly minimize waiting time at each station.
About ACS
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with approximately 74,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS.” Learn more about ACS at www.acs-inc.com.
The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company’s prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise.

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