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Originally Posted by Zarley
Requiring a phone app is a half baked solution - many of the leading systems worldwide have moved to contactless payment where you have the option of tapping a credit card, using Apple Pay etc. A far better option for visitors unfamiliar with the system. I feel like it’s going to be outdated the day it launches.
It’s hard to believe that Hong Kong has had the octopus card since 1997 and Calgary Transit is still trying to figure this out.
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The Octopus is great because not only is it simple and efficient, but you can use it at all kinds of stores and restaurants as well. It's really so useful for the consumer as well.
And of course London has the Oyster and full contactless payments. You can buy the card and load it as needed, or just tap your credit card as you pass the readers.
But yeah...let's get some app to have people mess around with this and hope it works well.