 The Periodic pass is personal and can only be used by the person who owns the card.The Kolumbus Card uses non-contact smartcard technology so the card can stay in the wallet while it is swept by the reader.The agency has sent the Kolumbus Card to all residents above 16 in Rogaland, but other people can get a new card at the Kolumbus office for a small fee of 50 Norwegian kroner.