The above mentoned protocol was signed by Mr. Kenan Şara, Secretary General of the Municipality, Mr. Salih Güçbilmez, representative of Asis Elektronik ve Bilisim Sistemleri A.S., and Mr. Mümin Ateş, chariman of the association of transportation subcontractors. During the ceremony held for said protocol, Mr. Şara said: “These cards will be used for various projects. Every passenger will have his/her own individual card, be able to have them recharged at special recharging kiosks, and be able to use them for train fares, natural gas bills and other municipal services in the future. It will be good for the local people, and make everybody happy.” Mr. Ateş said that the Smart Card system will be introduced within 4 weeks, the paper tickets will continue to be usable for a transition period of 3 months, and Samsun will be the first city of Turkey to use these rechargable and photographed smart cards.