Prague representatives approve Opencard future

Prague representatives have approved the further development of the controversial OpenCard, a system set to replace municipal travel passes. According to the document passed by a meeting of the city representatives, the current travel pass system is to be phased out by the end of the year, and a subsidiary of the city transport company will be established to manage it. The card system has so far proven controversial, with accusations made that it cost the capital far more than it should have. Three audits carried out at Prague City Hall uncovered a number of problems. The Opencard project cost the city CZK 800 million but has not made any profit. Some fifty demonstrators met in front of City Hall on Thursday to protest the system.