Metro Access Around the World

Transportation - Metro Access - Stephanie M

The Octopus Card (Hong Kong)







- launched in September 1997
- It is rechargeable and contactless.
- Can be used as a form of payment in convenience stores, fast food restaurants, vending machines and parking meters
- Different cards for Children the Elderly and Students (Yellow one: standard Adult pass)

Adult: card is sold for HK$150 with an initial value of HK$100
Children/Elderly: This card is sold for HK$70 with an initial value of HK$20
Student: his card is sold for HK$100 with an initial value of HK$30 and a handling charge of HK$20. Students may also qualify for this card at $90 with their pictures and names.


Navigo Pass (Paris)














- Introduced in 2001
- Implemented as a smart card with the Calypso system
- Enables authenticated access at turnstiles by waving the card near an electronic reader
- The Navigo pass can be reloaded monthly or weekly.


Metro Card (NYC)














- Thin, plastic card on which the customer electronically loads fares. It was introduced to enhance the technology of the transit system and eliminate the burden of carrying and collecting tokens.
- Unlimited Ride Metro Card: Daily, Weekly and Monthly
- You get an automatic free transfer between subway
and bus, or between buses.


Oyster Card (Greater London)
















- It is promoted by Transport for London and is valid on a number of different travel systems including London Underground, buses, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground, trams and some National Rail services.

- a contactless smartcard which passengers must pass over electronic readers when entering and leaving the transport system in order to validate it or deduct funds. The cards may be "recharged" in person from numerous sales points, by direct debit or by online purchase


Tap Card (Los Angeles)









a reloadable fare card you can use month after month. TAP cards replace
Paper passes and will soon allow one to travel on different carriers using one card.

Costs the same as a monthly/weekly pass.

can be purchased at Metro Customer Centers or at Metro Pass retail vendor locations.