& lsquo;Beep& rsquo; card firm offers free QR tickets for buses traveling EDSA
AF Payments Inc., a consortium of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp., on Monday proposed a QR code ticketing system for buses plying the EDSA loop after the government suspended the mandatory use of “beep” cards......»»
& lsquo;Beep& rsquo; card firm offers free QR tickets for buses traveling EDSA
AF Payments Inc., a consortium of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Ayala Corp., on Monday proposed a QR code ticketing system for buses plying the EDSA loop after the government suspended the mandatory use of “beep” cards......»»
Mag-usap muna kayo : Confusion on Beep cards could have been avoided, Robredo says
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday scored transportation officials over the seeming lack of communication in implementing the "No Beep card, No ride" policy in buses and trains which took effect on Oct. 1. .....»»
LTFRB to release memo vs. Beep card charge
Transportation authorities are directing operators to stop charging commuters for the smart cards used to facilitate transactions – following the implementation of cashless fare payments among Metro Manila buses and public utility vehicles......»»
Workers group calls for Beep card refund after cashless policy takes effect
A labor group on Friday urged the transportation department to refund to commuters the cost of buying new Beep cards, as the agency's cashless transaction policy on buses and trains took effect yesterday. .....»»
CCLEX offers motorists assistance, free towing services on Holy Week
To ensure safe and convenient travel experiences, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) is offering motorist assistance and free towing services to users of its expressway this Holy Week. CCLEC, along with the other toll road networks of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), is implementing anew its Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko (SMSK) motorist.....»»
CARD Inc. Medical Services opens in Tanauan, Leyte
CARD, Inc. - CARD MRI’s Microfinance and Health Protection (MaHP) opens a clinic and laboratory facility that offers medical services in Tanauan, Leyte on October 5, 2023......»»
Travel with Confidence: Why Quality Travel Gear is a Great Investment
Have you ever left the house for a getaway and found yourself wondering, ‘Did I turn off the lights or appliances? Did I lock the doors and windows?’ These kinds of situations can haunt you during your travels, making for an uncomfortable experience. Traveling worry-free is essential, and ensuring everything is in order before you […].....»»
Biggest-ever Asian Games ready for liftoff in China after Covid delay
The biggest Asian Games in history, boasting about 12,000 competitors -- more than the Olympics -- will open on Saturday in the Chinese city of Hangzhou after a year's delay because of Covid. Athletes including world and Olympic champions will fight for medals in 40 sports from athletics, swimming and football to eSports and bridge. Nine sports, among them boxing, break dancing and tennis, will serve as qualifiers for next year's Paris Olympics. The Games were supposed to take place last September but were postponed because of China's strict zero-Covid rules, before China's ruling Communist Party abruptly abandoned the policy. The 19th edition of the Games, which were first held in New Delhi in 1951, throws together competitors from 45 countries and territories across Asia and the Middle East. For China, which hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics in a Covid-secure "bubble" in Beijing, it is a chance to show off its organizational, sporting and technological prowess after the pandemic years cut the country off from the sporting world. "We have overcome a lot of challenges but we are now fully conditioned to hold a successful Games," Chen Weiqiang, chief spokesperson for the Games, said on Wednesday. Sport meets politics The Games will be staged at 54 venues -- 14 newly constructed -- mostly in Hangzhou but also extending to cities as far afield as Wenzhou, 300 kilometres (180 miles) south. The centerpiece is the "Big Lotus" Olympic stadium with a capacity of up to 80,000 where athletics and the opening and closing ceremonies will be staged. President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and meet Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad there, along with other visiting leaders, Chinese state media says. Assad is making his first visit to ally China since the war erupted in Syria in 2011. Russian President Vladimir Putin likewise attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, along with Xi, and weeks later launched the invasion of Ukraine. Hangzhou, a city of 12 million people an hour's bullet train from Shanghai, is famed in China for its ancient temples, gardens and its beloved West Lake. It is also the unofficial home of China's tech industry, notably the birth place of Jack Ma's Alibaba. The Games will showcase some of the latest tech to come out of the city, including driverless buses, robot dogs and facial recognition. China medal dash Hosts China have topped the medals table at every Asian Games since 1982 and are expected to do so again by the time the curtain comes down on October 8. They should reign in swimming, with Qin Haiyang fresh from his heroics at the world championships, where he announced himself as the new undisputed breaststroke king. The 24-year-old swept all three men's events and set a new world record in the 200m. In athletics, another of the most closely watched sports, India's Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra will defend his Asian Games javelin crown. His nearest competitor should be world silver medalist Arshad Nadeem from arch-rivals Pakistan and the countries are also on a collision course in cricket and hockey. ESports, in what is seen as a step toward Olympic inclusion one day, will make its full Asian Games debut having been a demonstration sport five years ago. Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as "Faker", has god-like status in League of Legends and will lead the South Korean charge at the futuristic-looking China Hangzhou Esports Centre. There is an added incentive which has caused controversy in South Korea -- winning gold will exempt them from having to do military service. A feature of the Asian Games is that it includes sports that are a little more quirky than the Olympics. Xiangqi -- also known as "Chinese chess" -- the card game bridge and the ancient wrestling discipline of kurash are all on the menu. Although the Games officially open on Saturday, the sporting action began on Tuesday, when North Korea returned to major international competition for the first time since the pandemic with a 2-0 win over Taiwan in men's football. The post Biggest-ever Asian Games ready for liftoff in China after Covid delay appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
beep powers QR payment in LRT1, enhancing commuting experience
AF Payments, Inc., the operator of the beep card, is pleased to announce the successful launch of Maya’s and Light Rail Manila Corporation’s (LRMC) QR payment system in LRT1. This new and convenient payment option—which is enabled by beep’s technology—was warmly received by train commuters, who can now effortlessly purchase QR codes through their smartphones. “The overwhelming adoption of QR since the service’s launch demonstrates commuters’ willingness to embrace more diverse payment options that facilitate faster and more convenient commutes. Alongside the tap-in and tap-out functionality of beep cards, QR offers an excellent alternative to Single Journey Ticket users, allowing them to skip the lines and enjoy faster travel times. The core mission of AF Payments, Inc. is to provide commuters with convenient, fast, and secure payment solutions, transforming daily commuting into a more efficient, productive, and pleasant experience for everyone,” says JJ Moreno, the president & CEO of AF Payments, Inc. Making payments via QR is made incredibly simple by following these steps: 1. Open your Maya app and navigate to the Services section. 2. Select the LRT-1 tile under the Lifestyle category. 3. Choose your desired route (Northbound or Southbound) and set both the origin and destination. 4. Click on Pay Now. Your QR ticket will be instantly generated. 5. Scan your QR ticket using the turnstile QR scanners at LRT1 stations. LRT1 QR tickets, which will be valid for 24 hours, may be conveniently purchased through the Maya and LRMC’s ikotMNL apps, and eventually through the beep app. The LRT1 trains cater to passengers from Monumento to Baclaran. “Fast lane” turnstiles with QR readers are located in all LRT1 stops, including Balintawak and Roosevelt stations along EDSA. “AF Payments remains committed to providing innovative enabling technologies to projects that enhance the commuting experience of Filipinos. We strongly believe that Filipino commuters deserve nothing less than the best and latest micropayment solutions that cater to their evolving needs,” Mr. Moreno added. The recently launched QR ticketing setup at LRT1 was based primarily on the QR Code Application for Transport (QCAT) format, an open-source set of specifications and documents published by AFPI that defines a QR code-based ticketing system applied to different modes of transportation. QCAT defines the structure and format of the QR Code payload of a ticket. The QR ticket is generated and issued through a mobile-based application and is then scanned and validated as trip fare media or ticket. A backend repository captures these QR ticket transactions and are processed, cleared, and settled based on agreed business rules between the QR ticket issuer, acceptor, and transport operator. Before its introduction in the rail sector, QCAT was successfully applied in both bus transport (with the BGC Bus network in Taguig) and inter-island ferry terminals (with Topline Express Ferry in Cebu). These two transport use cases replaced the manually validated paper ticketing process to ensure quicker validation and a hassle-free commuting experience. With QR ticketing based on the QCAT format, passengers are given another cashless option for a fast, seamless, hassle-free, and convenient commuting experience. The post beep powers QR payment in LRT1, enhancing commuting experience appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DOTr urged to look for alternatives to Beep card as shortage hits commuters
"They said the supply is not enough, how come they are able sell it in their stores in online shopping platforms for a much higher price?" Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said......»»
Beep cards kontra sa national ID?
Marami ang natuwa mga tropapips sa Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) dahil pag-iisahin nito ang lahat ng ID na iniisyu ng pamahalaan na kung tawagin ay national ID. Dahil dito, mababawasan na nga naman ang pampasikip sa mga pitaka at wallet. Pero may panira sa naturang plano--ang mga Beep card. The post Beep cards kontra sa national ID? first appeared on Abante......»»
Micro consumption
The Beep card is a good idea – if it is one of the options for paying for public transport fare......»»
DoTr sinabon ni Duterte: Mag-advertise sa Filipino para klaro
NADISMAYA si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa kalituhang idinulot ng implementasyon ng Department of Transportation (DoTr) sa ‘no beep card, no ride’ policy para sa mga commuter ng bus sa Edsa. The post DoTr sinabon ni Duterte: Mag-advertise sa Filipino para klaro first appeared on Abante......»»
Beep card ibigay ng libre – Duterte
INIUTOS ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na gawing libre para sa commuters sa Metro Manila ang beep card na sinimulang ipatupad sa mga bus na bumibiyahe sa EDSA. The post Beep card ibigay ng libre - Duterte first appeared on Abante......»»
Buses accepting cash again. They should!
Passengers may again pay their fares in cash in the EDSA busway, or use Beep cards if they still have or prefer them, with the suspension yesterday of the exclusive use of electronic payment cards......»»
Beep suspended; cash OK on busway
Commuters using the EDSA Busway can again use cash to pay for their fares beginning today as the Department of Transportation and the consortium behind the Beep card failed to reach an agreement on the government’s proposal to give the cards free to commuters......»»
DOTr dapat ipamahagi ang Beep cards ng libre
Humihirit si Quezon City Congressman Precious Hipolito-Castelo sa Department of Transportation (DOTr) na mamahagi ng libreng Beep o fare cards. Pahayag ito ni Castelo matapos umangal ang mga pasahero sa P80 na bayad sa Beep card para makasakay sa edsa carousel bus. Ayon kay Castelo, sa ganitong paraan, magkakaroon ng access ang mga pasahero sa […] The post DOTr dapat ipamahagi ang Beep cards ng libre appeared first on Bandera......»»
WATCH: Paggamit ng Beep card, mandatory na sa EDSA carousel bus
The post WATCH: Paggamit ng Beep card, mandatory na sa EDSA carousel bus appeared first on Bandera......»»
DOTr threatens to suspend Beep use if cards not given free
The Department of Transportation warned the consortium behind the Beep card cashless payment system that if the cards are not given for free to commuters, the use of the cards in the EDSA busway would be suspended......»»
DOTr to stop beep card use if issuance fee stays
DOTr to stop beep card use if issuance fee stays.....»»