Commuters in Metro Manila can now enjoy a faster way to pay, as select DNS point-to-point (P2P) buses introduce “Tap & Go” payments using Mastercard credit, debit, and prepaid cards.
The first route to roll out contactless payments is the DNS P2P line connecting UP Town Center in Quezon City and One Ayala in Makati City. More routes are expected to follow, expanding the convenience to additional commuters across the metro.
The upgrade is powered by ADAPTIS, the payment acceptance platform of NTT DATA Payment Services Philippines, Inc., which powers open-loop fare collection across DNS P2P buses. This means riders can simply tap their Mastercard at the terminal upon boarding—no need for cash or separate transit cards.
Payments can also be made through compatible digital wallets on NFC-enabled Android smartphones. Each transaction is secured by Mastercard’s advanced protection against skimming and fraud.
“Urban mobility is evolving, and commuters expect the same flexibility in how they pay,” said Steeve Mago, CEO, Delta NeoSolutions Inc. (DNS). “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.”
“Digital payments are transforming how cities move,” said Jason Crasto, Country Manager, Philippines, Mastercard. “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.”
The initiative aligns with broader efforts to improve urban mobility. It builds on earlier contactless rollouts across the Bonifacio Global City Bus network and MRT-3, moving the Philippines closer to a cashless, connected transit ecosystem.
