Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Moscow Metro
Moscow Metro celebrates milestone: three years of successful biometric payment
Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry, noted the convenience of this payment method, which is now available at turnstiles throughout the city:
– the metro and the Moscow Central Circle (MCC)
– Aeroexpress
– regular river transport
– several stations of the Moscow Central Diameter (MCD).
Here are some impressive numbers:
– More than 1,100 turnstiles equipped with a biometric payment system
– More than 160,000 daily travel tickets issued using biometrics
– About 375,000 users have registered with the service
In 2021, we launched biometric payment in the metro. Passengers no longer need cards, phones or wallets to pass through the turnstiles. They just look into the camera, and the passage opens. Users have already made more than 125 million passes. Nowhere in the world is this service as convenient as in the Russian capital. Over these 3 years, it has proven its maximum security and reliability, – Liksutov noted.
The Moscow Metro also set a new record:
The Moscow Metro system has reached a new milestone: a record 91.2% of passengers now use non-cash payment methods. This is the highest figure since the launch of these services, and it is a clear sign of the transition to more convenient and efficient transport for our citizens. By introducing digital solutions, we have made convenient, fast and environmentally friendly payment instruments easily accessible, – added Maxim Liksutov.
The most popular methods of cashless payment include:
– Biometric payment
– Virtual card “Troika”
– Fast Payment System (FPS)
– Bank cards and payment stickers
Moscow is becoming a world leader in the number of available payment methods for public transport. Following the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, we will continue to develop modern, domestic services in our city’s transport system, Liksutov concluded.
This achievement highlights Moscow’s commitment to modernising its infrastructure and introducing innovative technologies to improve the lives of its citizens.”