Japan’s Sagami Railway (Sotetsu) will launch a contactless payment-based fare service starting in spring 2026.
In partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Card, JCB, OMRON Social Solutions, and QUADRAC, the company will utilize ‘stera transit’, a public-transport solution provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card.
By tapping a contactless-enabled card or smartphone on dedicated readers to be newly installed at ticket gates, passengers will be able to enter and exit the gates. The service will be available at all stations on the Sotetsu Lines. Supported brands are Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and UnionPay.
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