Gone are the days of tiring public transportation in Paris, from now on, it will be like something out of a sci-fi movie! Île-de-France Mobilites (IDF Mobilites), the regulating organ of the transport system of Île-de-France, in collaboration with Samsung Company, has launched a technology that does not require the use of paper tickets and passengers simply have to swipe their wrist You get the facility to confirm your fare by tapping. ,
The social distancing check-in follows a 2023 pilot program in which more than 10,000 users tested these functions on their Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, 5 and 6 models, which is an innovative solution. Feedback was extremely positive, with testers almost unanimously praising the friendliness of the system as well as the time savings compared to paper-traditional tickets.
We complemented the extensive use of our network with kiosk support to ease the process of multi-mode trips. Consumers can easily purchase their tickets on their smartphones (Samsung Pay) and then validate them with a compatible version of the Galaxy Watch. Now there is no separation of tickets and people do not need to physically carry them with them or look for verification points.
This is not only going to increase passenger journeys but also advocate environmental sustainability by getting rid of the use and wastage of paper tickets. Furthermore, it takes full advantage of the technologies involved in wrist-wearing by taking advantage of the growing trend of smartwatch users to wear what people wear anyway.
This collaboration between Samsung and IDF Mobilites shows that the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 as well as the new series of watches are aimed at creating a much more desired situation than many expected for an urban transportation system that is more convenient and environmental for the people of Paris. -Will be favorable. ,
