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Go Cards make way for smartphones and debit cards in Gold Coast trial
Negotiations with Visa to join the trial are ongoing.
Transport Minister Mark Bailey has timed the release of the Gold Coast trial to take advantage of the beginning of the Christmas-new year holidays.
“It’s a huge coup for the city’s $12 billion tourism and hospitality industry, alongside our other tourism initiatives and our record $4 billion spend on Gold Coast roads and transport that will support jobs as part of Queensland’s economic recovery,” Mr Bailey said.
Transport Minister Mark Bailey timed the trial to coincide with the summer holidays.Credit:Facebook
“As part of the ongoing trial, commuters will simply have to touch their Mastercard, AMEX or smart device to the ticketing machine before hopping on board a tram, and…
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