
Panasonic and Osaka Metro: Trial of Open Air Conditioned Station Waiting Booth Until September
Mitsui Sumitomo Card, QUADRAC, and Mastercard have announced the commencement of accepting Mastercard for the public transportation solution ‘stera transit’, starting from October 17th, on a phased basis.
The service allows passengers to board or alight by touching their card or smartphone against a dedicated reader installed at the gates. The initiation timing of Mastercard brand payments for railway and bus operators adopting this service will be announced individually by each transportation provider.
Supported brands include Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and UnionPay, covering all international payment networks.