15 million people commute in and out of Tokyo every day, and most of them now use prepaid e-money cards. Because one card can be recognized by multiple transport companies, the system has streamlined automated fare collection. A card's IC chip has an e-wallet function, and can store information such as boarding section and expiration dates on monthly passes; all of which can be verified in just 0.2 seconds. See how these cards and the technology behind them have transformed rail travel in Japan. |
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Title: | Prepaid E-Money Cards: The Smart Way To Travel In Japan | |
Air Date: | July 20, 2017 | |
Runtime: | 30 min | |
Genres: | Travel | |
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