The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has launched SimplyGo, a new system that allows commuters to use contactless bank cards for payment on public transport. The move comes after the discontinuation of the NETS FlashPay card and some adult EZ-Link cards, which has faced public outcry and difficulties for commuters.
The move to discontinue the NETS FlashPay card and some adult EZ-Link cards for use on buses and trains was announced on Jan 9. But the transition has not gone smoothly, with a public outcry over the decision and commuters facing difficulty upgrading their cards. On Mar 7, 2019, LTA revealed that it would launch SimplyGo, starting with Mastercard in April. The ABT pilot, introduced in 2017, allowed commuters to travel with contactless payment instead of having a separate fare card.
SimplyGo allowed commuters to use contactless bank cards on public transport, and also allowed commuters to keep track of their travel expenditure and history by registering for an account on the TransitLink SimplyGo Portal, said LTA in its press release. "SimplyGo widens the range of payment options available to commuters. Users will be able to tap in and out with their contactless cards, and also use mobile devices linked to Mastercard," it adde
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