The number of passengers using MultiPass cards to travel on Metro Line 1 has increased sharply.

(HTV) - After nearly 6 months of implementation, the Multipass interconnected payment card with a 100% refund of metro fares is becoming a popular choice for passengers on Metro Line 1. More than 20,000 cards have been issued, with more than 2 million transactions, showing that the habit of cashless payment is increasingly widespread.

Number of passengers using MultiPass cards

After nearly 6 months of implementation, the Multipass inter-connected payment card with a 100% refund of metro fares has quickly become the choice of many passengers on Metro Line 1 Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien. The convenience of just tapping the card at the ticket gate, without wasting time buying paper tickets, has helped Multipass create great attraction.

Passengers lined up neatly at Metro station No. 1, waiting for the morning train.

According to statistics, Sacombank has issued more than 20,000 Multipass cards, the number of transactions has exceeded 2 million, 2-3 times higher than initial expectations. This shows that the habit of using cashless payment methods is clearly forming, gradually replacing the purchase of traditional paper tickets.

The application of the Multipass card not only contributes to increasing the number of metro users, but also promotes the transition from personal vehicles to public transport. This is an important step in the effort to reduce congestion, reduce emissions and build the image of the metro as a civilized and modern means of transport.

Quick and easy payment with contactless card at Metro ticket gate No. 1

Since its official operation, Metro Line 1 has served nearly 15 million passengers, an average of 60,000 people per day. In the coming time, the operator will continue to coordinate with banks and businesses to expand incentive programs, diversify payment methods, thereby increasing the number of passengers and spreading the habit of using public transport in the community.

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Source: https://htv.com.vn/luong-hanh-khach-dung-the-multipass-di-metro-so-1-tang-manh-222250928135034054.htm