Major Bus Operators in Hong Kong Now Accepting Open-Loop Payments–Adding More Competition for Octopus

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NFC Times

Two more bus operators in Hong Kong on Saturday launched acceptance of open-loop contactless fare payments, with both also accepting QR code-based mobile ticketing–as the near ubiquitous closed-loop Octopus card continues to see more competition.

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