Tobu Railway to Expand Biometric Identification Service
Tokyo, Sept. 4 (Jiji Press)--Tobu Railway Co. said Tuesday 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.
(2024/09/04-09:32)
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