Hands-free MRT fare gates to be tested at some stations

A hands-free payment system will be tested at selected MRT stations next year, which will allow commuters to breeze through fare gates - without the need to use travel cards to tap in or out. Instead, fares will be paid automatically via a commuter's mobile device using Bluetooth technology, or with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) card. These devices or cards can be kept in a bag or pocket, and do not need to be put in close contact with a reader. A prototype of this hands-free fare gate was among several innovations displayed yesterday at the Future of Transport showcase held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands