Commuters in Metro Manila can now experience a more seamless journey as Delta NeoSolutions (DNS) P2P buses officially adopt Mastercard contactless payments.
By allowing riders to “Tap & Go” using any Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid card, this initiative marks a significant milestone in the Philippines’ transition toward a digitally enabled public transit system.
The first route to offer this capability will be the DNS P2P buses connecting UP Town Center, Quezon City, and One Ayala, Makati City, with plans to expand to additional DNS P2P bus routes.
The new contactless payment capability is enabled through ADAPTIS, the payment acceptance platform by NTT DATA Payment Services Philippines, Inc., which powers open-loop transit fare collection across DNS P2P buses.
This allows commuters to tap their Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid cards directly at the point of boarding, including via compatible digital wallets on NFC-enabled Android smartphones, offering greater flexibility in how they access and pay for public transport. Every tap is backed by Mastercard’s advanced security, offering protection against skimming and fraud, so consumers can Tap & Go with confidence.
“Urban mobility is evolving, and commuters expect the same flexibility in how they pay,” Steeve Mago, chief executive officer, Delta NeoSolutions Inc. (DNS) said.
“Collaborating with financial players like Mastercard, which has an extensive payments network and reliable security solutions, supports DNS in its mission to modernize bus operations and make land transport more efficient and seamless for Filipinos,” he added.
Jason Crasto, country manager, Philippines, Mastercard said that digital payments are transforming how cities move.
“Seamless mobility should be a shared experience. Bringing open-loop payments to DNS P2P buses helps make commuting easier for thousands of people, while also supporting the long-term shift toward a more connected, digitally enabled transport network. Mastercard’s goal is to help create a future where every journey across the Philippines is frictionless, secure, and connected,” he added.
