The_King Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 SINGAPORE - Commuters using public transport will have another way to pay for their trips, with a digital scheme that also provides users with bus routes and timings. Launched by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday (April 4), SimplyGo links a user's Mastercard credit or debit card to the transport providers. To use the service, commuters simply tap the ticketing machine with their Mastercard or mobile phone, which must already have Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay available. By downloading a SimplyGo application, users can also see the fare charged per trip and information such as bus routes and timings. They can also track their expenditure via the TransitLink SimplyGo portal. LTA said Visa is expected to come on board later this year. SimplyGo was launched at a roadshow at Downtown MRT station which Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng attended. "Essentially, we want to make the experience of commuters as hassle-free and convenient as possible," he told reporters, noting that SimplyGo's introduction is in line with the Republic's Smart Nation and cashless goals. He said it is not replacing existing payment methods such as ez-link cards, but rather, providing commuters with a choice of payment modes. Senior Minister of State for Transport Janil Puthucheary first announced the scheme in Parliament last month following a two-year trial which began in 2017. Mastercard Singapore country manager Deborah Heng said the payments firm saw 26 million transactions from 100,000 users during the trial period, numbers it expects to rise with SimplyGo's official launch. She also noted that Mastercard has partnered other cities such as London and Kaoshiung to allow for its cards to be used to pay transit fares. Mr Nicholas Lim has used the service for his daily commutes here since the trial began. The 30-year-old, who works in the financial sector, said he enjoys the convenience of being able to pay using his phone and no longer has to worry about the balance amount in his travel cards. "I don't have to top up anymore, I just head to the gate," added Mr Lim. Mastercard users who are already using the built-in ez-link or Nets FlashPay function of their travel cards can switch payment modes at general ticketing machines if they wish to use SimplyGo. LTA said users should take their travel cards out of their wallets or bags to avoid duplicate fare charges or being denied entry at train stations. While there are no transaction fees for the service, concessions - such as those for senior citizens or students - are not available for those using SimplyGo, though LTA said they may be included in the future. Commuters are advised to sign up for an account at simplygo.transitlink.com.sg or through the SimplyGo mobile app to take advantage of features such as push notifications on their fares. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/lta-launches-digital-payment-scheme-for-public-transport 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 5yr later: SimplyGo to replace older payment cards for adult public transport fares from June 1 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/simplygo-to-replace-older-payment-cards-for-adult-public-transport-fares-from-june-1-2024 then u turn, LTA shelves plan to replace older public transport payment cards with SimplyGo by June https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/lta-shelves-plan-to-replace-older-public-transport-payment-cards-with-simplygo-by-june-1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 then the excuse, Full adoption push for SimplyGo a 'judgment error' https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/simplygo-full-adoption-push-ez-link-system-fares-judgment-error-2030-chee-hong-tat-4076996 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Sb61 prefer prata 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satki Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 PAP at its finest! if they still credibility then LKY is right. Singaporeans are just plain daft. Period 1 Helping a friend to gain more subscribers. He is quite a talented music creator. Look for "Thee Influence" in Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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