Contactless fare collection across MRT-3 could potentially boost ridership by up to 10%, supporting tourism, digital inclusion, and economic growth in the Philippines
Visa Philippines Country Manager Jeffrey Navarro together with Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda demonstrating the new tap-to-ride payment feature at the MRT-3 using a Visa card.
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is driving economic growth and promoting tourism and financial inclusion in the Philippines with the launch of automated, contactless fare collection systems across Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). This modernization initiative, in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and industry collaborators, marks Visa’s third major transit project in the country and will benefit over 350,000 daily commuters.
