• kameecoding@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Bruh, those payment methods are ubiquitous in developed countries, like those in Europe.

    the advantage of credit/debit cards is that you don’t need to fucking buy some obscure city specific card for public transport or need to figure out the tickets, you just tap your card when you get on.

    New York is also rolling this out btw

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      11 months ago

      I live in Asia & I’m real happy cash is preferred for everywhere. It’s not some tech startup or credit card’s business how/when I’m spending my money & it’s never been difficult to hand currency to the driver.

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          10 months ago

          Then I guess you’ve never met the most populated continent that seems to be alright as is.

          But also we could have free transit before the internet. Wrapping something in technology doesn’t mean its better. A smart watch doesn’t tell you the time any better than are without Bluetooth.