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Matsue Ichibata Kotsu, Izumo Ichibata Kotsu, and Hinomaru Hire have started accepting rides using tap payment credit cards and the like as of March 1.
In collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Card, JCB, Gogin Credit, Odakyu Electric, and QUADRAC, the initiative employs the “stera transit” solution provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card, allowing passengers to ride using tap payment cards or smartphones with linked cards.
The applicable routes include those from Izumo Enmusubi Airport to JR Matsue Station/Shinji Lake Hot Springs area, JR Izumo City Station area, Izumo Taisha/Tamatsukuri Onsen area, and from Yonago Kitaro Airport to JR Matsue Station area. Accepted brands include Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and UnionPay, with Mastercard to be added later.