Major changes will be rolled out to the way Kiwis pay for public transport across Aotearoa New Zealand, including a single electronic payment card and the option to tap on with a phone. \
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Transport Minister Michael Wood made the announcement at Auckland’s central train hub, Britomart, on Friday morning. He said the new technology would mean when travelling to a new town, people could “pay using what’s already in their pocket, rather than having to buy a transit card specific to that region or fumble for cash”.
They would also be able to pay for bus, train and ferry trips using contactless credit or debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. \
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Wood said it was “one of the most significant announcements for the future of public transport in Aotearoa New Zealand for many years”.
