As we discussed earlier this month, iOS 12.3 expands the reach of Express Transit, allowing users to pay for public transit just by tapping their iPhone or Watch, no Face ID or Touch ID authentication required. This feature was only available for the Portland metro … until now.
Later this week, the New York City subway is adding Apple Pay with Express Transit for select lines (via TechCrunch). Travellers will be able to skip buying tickets and just walk up to a turnstile and tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to pay and go.
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