Commuters in New York can now use Apple Pay and Masterpass digital wallet technology to pay for public transport.
The payment options have been added MTA eTix, the mobile ticketing app that enables Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road customers to purchase their tickets.
Apple Pay and Masterpass customers that travel on the Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road will be able to use the platforms through MTA eTix from tomorrow.
MTA eTix empowers travellers to board using their smartphone instead of a paper ticket, as well as check schedules and see train service status
“We have worked tirelessly to rebuild and reimagine New York’s transit system for the 21st century and a key part of those efforts is to incorporate the amenities that modern day riders demand,” said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. “By adding the use of cutting edge technology like Apple Pay and Masterpass, we are not only making mass transit easier to use, but are also improving the overall experience of riders.”
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