Commuters in Metro Manila can now pay fares on select Delta NeoSolutions Inc. (DNS) point-to-point (P2P) buses using contactless Mastercard credit, debit, and prepaid cards, as open-loop payments are introduced on parts of the network.
The first route to support the “Tap & Go” feature is the DNS P2P service connecting UP Town Center in Quezon City and One Ayala in Makati, with plans to expand the capability to additional routes.
The system is powered by Adaptis, a payment acceptance platform from NTT DATA Payment Services Philippines Inc., which enables commuters to tap their cards directly on boarding. Payments can also be made through compatible digital wallets on NFC-enabled Android smartphones.
DNS said the shift to contactless payments is part of efforts to modernize bus operations and reduce reliance on cash transactions.
“Urban mobility is evolving, and commuters expect the same flexibility in how they pay,” said Steeve Mago, CEO of Delta NeoSolutions Inc.
“Collaborating with financial players like Mastercard, which has an extensive payments network and reliable security solutions, supports DNS in its mission to modernize bus operations and make land transport more efficient and seamless for Filipinos.”
Mastercard said the rollout is intended to simplify fare collection while supporting broader digitalization efforts in the transport sector.
“Digital payments are transforming how cities move,” said Jason Crasto, country manager for the Philippines at Mastercard.
“Seamless mobility should be a shared experience. Bringing open-loop payments to DNS P2P buses helps make commuting easier for thousands of people, while also supporting the long-term shift toward a more connected, digitally enabled transport network. Mastercard’s goal is to help create a future where every journey across the Philippines is frictionless, secure, and connected.”
The deployment builds on earlier contactless payment implementations in the Bonifacio Global City bus network and MRT-3, as transport operators and payment providers continue to expand cashless options in Metro Manila.
