Metro passes for children will be free starting from 1st June.
In observance of International Children's Day on June 1st, Almaty Metro will offer complimentary travel for children up to the age of 14, as announced by the transport agency.
The free travel will be available throughout the day, from the opening of the metro stations until their closure, as reported. This initiative, aimed at assisting families with children, comes as a gesture of encouragement on this special day.
On a related note, Almaty Metro is currently undergoing modernization. By autumn 2025, passengers will be able to pay for their rides directly at the entrances using bank cards or smartphones with payment functions.
Earlier this year, Almaty Metro also announced plans to introduce an alternate payment method: QR code payments, which function without internet connection. This follows the initiative of biometric payments already implemented in the metro system, utilizing facial recognition technology.
Previously, passengers have had the option of using subway tokens or electronic transit cards for payment. While these methods remain valid, the focus on advanced technology and contactless payments seeks to improve convenience and security for users.
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In the modernization of Almaty Metro, passengers can expect to use bank cards or smartphones with payment functions by autumn 2025, as part of the effort to move towards advanced technology and contactless payments in the finance industry. A QR code payment method, functioning without internet connection, is also anticipated, following the implementation of biometric payments using facial recognition technology. Additionally, home-and-garden enthusiasts might appreciate the improved lifestyle such advancements could offer in terms of convenience and security.
