Hong Kong: Octopus Card
The Octopus Card is widely used in Hong Kong not only as a transportation ticket but also for e-money services at retail shops, leisure facilities, school campuses, vending machines and other places. It is now an integral part of daily life in Hong Kong.
China: Shenzhen Tong Card & Subway Token
Started as an e-ticket for the city’s bus and subway networks, the card can now be used to pay for transactions at convenience stores. Use of subway tokens is also increasingly being adopted by the people of Shenzhen.
India: TRAVEL Card & Token
In Delhi, India, a FeliCa-based ticketing system has been adopted for the metro system. One-way tokens are especially popular, as they are easy for passengers to use and are reusable, thereby reducing ticket costs for the operator.
Thailand: Subway Card & Token
In Bangkok, FeliCa cards and tokens can be used on the subway system.
Hawaii: Waikiki Trolley Pass TROPA
The TROPA IC pass is valid for four days on all four lines of Honolulu’s Waikiki Trolley service. Holders can get on and off the trolley simply by holding the pass to a reader. Getting around Honolulu has become more convenient for tourists.
Taiwan: Token for Single Journey Ticket in Kaohsiung
In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, FeliCa one-way tokens have been adopted for the metro system. They are commonly used by daily commuters and travelers visiting Kaohsiung City.
Tokyo: Interoperable Metropolitan
IC Card Services
East Japan Railway’s Suica card is now established as the standard for IC card tickets. A mobile phone version, Mobile Suica, is also available. PASMO IC card tickets are accepted by almost all private railways, subways and buses in the Tokyo area and are getting popular. As Suica and PASMO IC card services are interoperable, holders of either card can get around Tokyo with only one card. Both cards can also be used for e-money payment at station kiosks and affiliated shops.
Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau: OSAKA PiTaPa
The OSAKA PiTaPa card integrates several services in a single card. In addition to its use as a ticket for the municipal and private transport facilities in the PiTaPa network, this IC card functions as a credit card with benefits such as cardholder discounts. By incorporating FeliCa Pocket, an application program for customer services, the card can also be used as a membership card for a variety of bonus features, including loyalty points and coupons.
