New York – A new pilot program will let commuters use bank cards, cell phones and other devices to pay fares on buses and trains between New York and New Jersey.
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday approved the pilot program for next year, joining with NJ Transit and MasterCard.
Officials say they are looking at a way to create smart cards, also called “tap and go” cards, that could be used on all trains and buses in the region.
The eight-month program would allow commuters to use the contactless bank cards and other devices to pay PATH train fares between New York City and New Jersey, and also on two NJ Transit bus lines.
The pilot program will begin next February. [AP]