Source: Moscow Metro
Moscow’s Metro system is celebrating a milestone: three years of successful biometric payment
Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry, highlighted the convenience of this payment method, now available at turnstiles across:
• Metro and Moscow Central Circle (MCC)
• Aeroexpress
• Regular river transport
• Several Moscow Central Diameter (MCD) stations
Here are some impressive figures:
• Over 1,100 turnstiles equipped with biometric payment
• Over 160,000 daily passes made using biometrics
• Around 375,000 users registered for the service
In 2021, we launched biometric payment in the metro. Passengers no longer need cards, phones, or wallets to pass through turnstiles. They simply look into the camera, and the gate opens. Users have already made over 125 million passes. Nowhere else in the world is this service as convenient as in the Russian capital. In these 3 years, it has proven itself to be maximally secure and reliable, – said Liksutov.
Moscow Metro also sets a new record:
Moscow’s Metro system has reached a new milestone: a record-breaking 91.2% of passengers are now using cashless payment methods. This is the highest rate since the launch of these services and this is a clear sign of a shift towards a more convenient and efficient transportation experience for our citizens. By implementing digital solutions, we’ve made user-friendly, fast, and environmentally friendly payment tools readily available, – added Maksim Liksutov.
The most popular cashless payment methods include:
• Biometric payment
• Virtual Troika card
• Fast Payment System (FPS)
• Bank cards and payment stickers
Moscow is becoming a global leader in the number of payment methods available for public transportation. Following the directives of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, we will continue to develop modern, domestic services within our city’s transportation system, – concluded Liksutov.
This achievement highlights Moscow’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure and embracing innovative technologies to improve the lives of its citizens.