Buses to launch QR code payment services

Citybus and First bus are adding QR code payments to nine of their routes on January 9, as the first phase of their new electronic payment services.

Commuters can pay their fares by scanning the transit QR code in their mobile payment tool with the new e-payment system on buses, and the system will display “Approved” on the screen with a voice message when the transaction is complete. The companies said the service will be extended to all routes in future upon approval.  

The new e-payment system is preset with adult fares, with a fare concession button for children and the elderly and passengers can still enjoy the Bus-bus Interchange Fare Concession, two-way section fares and Citybus Cityflyer Same Day Return Fare Discount currently applied to Citybus Route A29/A29P. 

However, $2 fare concession scheme for elderly, and Eligible Persons with Disabilities and Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme,  are not applicable to e-payments other than Octopus.

Citybus and First bus said the new electronic payment will later include contactless credit cards and mobile payment.