No more loading smart cards with cash: NS introduces ‘pay as you travel’ service
From Monday, public transport users will be able to travel even if their smart cards are empty, under a new scheme to allow passengers on trains, buses, trams and NS bikes to pay once a month.
By signing up for NS Flex, travellers will be sent a monthly bill and the amount will be automatically deducted from their bank account. The service will be free for travellers without an NS subscription plan and will cost €5 a month for people with a weekend and off-peak discount card.
The scheme underwent trials using small numbers of passengers last autumn. Business rail card holders are already able to pay on a monthly basis.
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