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Yokohama City Transportation Bureau to Conduct Cashless Operation Trials on Two Bus Routes
The Yokohama City Transportation Bureau will conduct full cashless operation trials on two bus routes from November 6th to February 28th, 2025.
The targeted routes are the “Bayside Blue” operating between Yokohama Station and Yamashita Pier via Yokohama Station concourse, and the “Route 109 Express” running between Yokohama Station, Daikoku Customs Main Gate, C3 Berth, and Daikoku Fishing Park. It will not be possible to pay the fare with cash on these routes. Payment methods include transit system IC cards, one-day passes, credit card touch payments, senior citizen’s special ride passes, welfare special fare tickets, and municipal bus season tickets.
For the “Bayside Blue” route, a QR code payment trial will also be conducted. Passengers can pay the fare by informing the crew they wish to use QR code payment and having them scan the QR code displayed on smartphones or other devices. The supported payment platforms include PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d payment, au PAY, Mercari Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay+, PromptPay, JKOPAY, and GLN.
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