April 23, 2008

Taipei Commuters Use Mobile Phones as Digital Wallets

by Sean Leow (PSFK Shanghai) in Trends In Asia, Transport & Travel, Electronics & Gadgets, Web & Technology

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Asia Scout Network point us to commuters in Taipei, Taiwan who are using their mobile phones to make traveling a bit more convenient. Mobile phone users attach a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip to their mobile SIM card and transportation fees can then be charged via the Easy card system, eliminating the need to buy and carry a ticket for each trip. The system can be used to pay for Taipei’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), buses and parking fees.

Asia Scout Network: Easy Cell Phone

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One Response to “Taipei Commuters Use Mobile Phones as Digital Wallets”

  1. Fubiz
    Posted from: 82.123.0.81

    April 24th, 2008 at 9:25 am

    Excellent idea and concept!

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