Anat Arbhabhirama, an adviser to the BTSC board of directors, said the company planned to introduce new contactless smart-card tickets called the Smart Pass. Introduction of the Smart Pass is aimed at providing Skytrain passengers with more efficient and convenient service, while enabling future integrated ticketing with other transport systems, such as the subway and buses

New Smart Pass gates will be equipped as follows:

Smart card readers

Card readers will be installed on the tops of gates. The reader acts as a card analyser and data recorder. Made of durable lightweight polycarbonate, the reader analyses the entry status of each passenger. A green light means the card is verified, while a red light means the card cannot be accepted, due to data loss or expired value.

Passenger information display module

The information display consists of a thin-film transistor liquid-crystal display screen, covered in a polycarbonate casing.

The colour monitor is bright and displays the remaining value or number of trips on a card, including date of travel.

Gate end display

The gate end display shows the status of an automatic gate, using red and green LED lights to indicate whether passengers are allowed to enter or exit through a particular gate. Gates displaying a green arrow will allow entry, whereas a red "x' indicates no entry.

Electronic control unit

Control units are installed inside the automatic gates. This device allows gates to support both magnetic cards (existing tickets) and the new contactless smart cards.