惠灵顿在2026年初 使用卡片、电话和手表 启动无接触巴士和火车付款 Wellington to launch contactless bus and train payments in early 2026, using cards, phones, and watches.

惠灵顿将在2026年初启动公共汽车和火车无接触支付系统,在2027年国家NTS推迟推出之前,允许使用借记卡、电话和手表。 Wellington will launch a contactless payment system for buses and trains in early 2026, allowing use of debit cards, phones, and watches, ahead of the delayed national NTS rollout set for 2027. 由于多年的拖延和过时的基础设施,区域理事会正在投资550万美元实施临时系统。 The regional council is investing $5.5 million to implement the interim system due to years of delays and outdated infrastructure. 虽然票价上限等全面综合特征将等待国家系统,但新办法将推动采用数字付款办法。 While full integrated features like fare capping will wait for the national system, the new option will boost digital payment adoption. 现有的Snapper卡阅读器将继续接受Snapper和无接触付款。 Existing Snapper card readers will continue to accept both Snapper and contactless payments.