新南威尔士州的养老金领取者从4月16日开始获得无接触式运输支付. NSW pensioners gain contactless transport payments starting April 16.

从4月16日开始,新南威尔士州的养老金领取者和优惠卡持有者可以在公共交通工具上使用无接触支付方式,从而不再需要实体Opal卡. Starting April 16, New South Wales pensioners and concession cardholders can use contactless payments on public transport, ending the need for physical Opal cards. 几乎100万通勤者,包括学生和老年人将使用智能手机或联网信用卡享受折扣票价及最高限额. Nearly a million commuters—including students and seniors—will gain access to discounted fares and fare caps using smartphones or linked credit cards. 美国明尼苏达州劳工政府表示,此次升级旨在缓解财政压力并改善成本上的便利性. The Minns Labor Government says the upgrade aims to ease financial pressures and improve convenience amid rising costs.