In Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo you associate a transit card account (Octopus in HK, Suica in Tokyo) with Apple Pay and then set it as your express transit account.
Uh, that's not right. Octopus isn't part of Apple Pay.
In Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo you associate a transit card account (Octopus in HK, Suica in Tokyo) with Apple Pay and then set it as your express transit account.
Unfortunately they got rid of the 5% bonus across the board during the last fare hike. Now we have no more bonus and unlimited passes are $127 a month.
That too is incorrect - it has nothing do to with riding the 4, 5, & 6 lines specifically - you could be taking the 7 or S at Grand Central, the L, N, Q, R or W at Union Square or practically every subway line under the sun at Atlantic
[doublepost=1559141373][/doublepost]Sorry. The railway terminal is Grand Central Terminal, but the subway station is actually Grand Central station.Grand Central Terminal*
Yes, I should have mentioned that. You would either link it to a credit/debit card account or use a Metrocard account.
Except a lot of people who use these stations don't even pay and then get so arrogant when caught and confronted.
Congratulations, NewYork City!
Welcome to London in 2003!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_card
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I went to London and made a point to use only public transportation. I live in socal and have tried to use transit here. The difference was astounding. From simplicity of paying fares, to conditions on the systems, and the the class of people using it, was stark.
Paying with ApplePay is a natural action once you've used it a few times. Easier if you have Face ID
I will look forward to this for when I need a single ride and my card has run out (ands in the future when I can load up a card). It'll also be great on the bus!
You're doing something wrong if it takes you a long time to use Apple Pay at the store. It is probably faster than swiping the card was, near instant.Considering how long it takes me to use apple pay at the store, I think the metrocard swipe is faster.
I don't believe that is correct. You simply designate one of your cards as your Express Transit Card on your iPhone (and Apple Watch, if you have one) and it allows you to pay for your single ride at the turnstile with Apple Pay, but without authenticating with TouchID or FaceID.
There is currently no way to link it to a MetroCard account, which is why it doesn't work with discounted fares.
1: The cards are not paper.snip...Those paper cards are so ridiculous and belongs in the 80s. Pretty much every other country has – if not paying by phone – a solid card you refill with cash ...
Wow can't believe it's taken them this long – but finally! Those paper cards are so ridiculous and belongs in the 80s. Pretty much every other country has – if not paying by phone – a solid card you refill with cash and can use for convenience store and other quick payments as well. EasyCard in Taiwan, T-Money in Korea, SUICA in Japan, etc. In Europe you often just pay by app.
Not clear what your're getting at.
Perhaps you could explain further your 2003 reference.
I'm skeptical that it can be anywhere near as fast as a good, crisp Metrocard swipe. I just hope this isn't an additional holdup as people fumble to unlock their phones, get distracted by them, etc. But we'll soon see, maybe I'll be proved wrong.
You're doing something wrong if it takes you a long time to use Apple Pay at the store. It is probably faster than swiping the card was, near instant.
Considering how often I (and others around me) have to swipe multiple times (causing the queue to stall), if the average of read-on-first-try increases even marginally, then this will be a winner. Then, deduct the time lost at MetroCard machines to replace worn cards, taking the card out of my wallet... I’ll be much happier using my Watch.Considering how long it takes me to use apple pay at the store, I think the metrocard swipe is faster.
Do people find waving their phones around in a public place like this safe?
I've wondered how many people will accidentally lose their grip on it and send it flying...
The article says you need a 6S or newer... the 6 and 6+ also had NFC/Apple Pay, though. Are they not sufficient for it? Is there something extra special that is needed that was added to the 6S?
Also, far more often than my iPhone, I use Apple Pay from my Apple Watch. Will I be able to use that? The article doesn’t mention Apple Watches working at all...