Nagoya Subway to Launch Credit Card Gates at All 87 Stations
Nagoya's municipal subway will introduce a contactless credit card payment service at all 87 stations from September 3, allowing passengers to pass through ticket gates simply by tapping a compatible card. (News On Japan)
Nagoya's municipal subway will debut a contactless credit card payment system at all 87 stations starting September 3. Commuters will be able to tap a compatible card to pass through ticket gates. A demonstration of the new service occurred on August 17 at Mizuho Undojo Higashi Station on the Meijo Line. Around 150 gateways will be equipped to accept contactless credit card payments.
The goal is to enhance convenience for passengers, especially foreign visitors who might not possess local transportation cards. Shintaro Murayama, an assistant manager at the Nagoya City Transportation Bureau, stated that the service will facilitate easier subway usage for inbound visitors attending events like the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
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