Apple Launches Express Transit in London; Mobility Service also Adds NFC Payments Feature in Apple Wallet

By:

Dan Balaban

NFC TIMES Exclusive Insight – Apple has expanded its Express Transit service to another major market, enabling Apple Pay users to pay for fares on Transport for London-run trains and buses without first authenticating themselves on the NFC devices.

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