Railway company in Japan to expand biometric identification service

According to The Jiji News, Tobu Railway Co. said that it will expand its payments and identity verification service utilizing biometric identification technology.
In cooperation with Hitachi Ltd., Tobu Railway aims to introduce the service at more than 100 outlets, such as supermarkets, consumer electronics stores, hotels and convenience stores, by the end of fiscal 2026, hoping to spread it in a wide range of industries.

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