The president of the entity assured that this measure will allow “solving the complications that millions of people had when traveling,” since the ticket can be paid for with virtual wallets, debit and credit cards.
The Argentine Banking Association (ABA) welcomed the fact that the Government took the first step towards the incorporation of new means of payment for travel on public transport. The measure aims to allow users to choose the means of payment with which to pay for the ticket, whether Virtual wallets, debit and credit cards“taking advantage of the benefits of contactless technology,” they highlighted.
“It is excellent news that we have been waiting for, that It undoubtedly allows us to take advantage of technological development and the great work carried out by our banks in recent years. to solve the complications that millions of people had when traveling. That is why the payment methods, virtual wallets and cards of our banks are already ready to operate,” he said. Claudius Caesariuspresident of ABA.
On the other hand, Cesario stressed the Importance of an implementation that incorporates the maximum number of solutions so that Argentina can reach the international standards and that the authorities extend the criteria of openness and interoperability to other areas, avoiding concentration in the offer of collection and payment options, something that will provide greater transparency, security and reduce costs.
When will the measure be applied?
Although there is no stipulated date, starting today the necessary processes will begin to enable the use of debit and credit cards “with the aim of promoting freedom for users when choosing their payment method, and modernising and streamlining the system for accessing public transport, as is already the case in many cities around the world.”
You can also pay for the ticket through virtual wallets and banking applications. In the coming months, as the implementation of this measure progresses, the conditions and characteristics of the opening of the system will be announced and the stages in which all modes of transport will be achieved throughout the country will be established.
Initially, It is estimated that it will begin to operate in some localities in the interior of the country starting in September or October.In a second stage, the turnstiles will be adapted on the Urquiza train and in the CABA subways.
That is You still cannot pay for transport with other means of paymentThe decree issued this morning provides the legal framework for beginning the implementation of the opening of the ways to pay for the ticket.
For the AMBA trains, it is estimated that it can be implemented by the end of the yearo. Regarding the buses throughout the country that currently have the SUBE system, a new system will be implemented gradually, between the end of the year and from 2025since there are about 30,000 units that need to have their equipment updated.
What will happen to the SUBE card?
The SUBE card will continue to work As always, only now it will be another option for paying for transport. The SUBE system will continue to play a key role in monitoring the services provided by bus companies and the expenses they incur, as well as being a tool that allows for subsidizing demand for public transport.
Access to the social rate can only be done through the SUBE card. The same applies to the Student Ticket, which will continue to be processed in the corresponding districts.
Source: Ambito
