NAGOYA, Aug 29 (News On Japan) –
JR Central and different operators introduced they’ll launch on October 4 a service that enables passengers to order Shinkansen tickets by way of the LINE app. The service will cowl the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen strains, spanning the hall from Tokyo to Kagoshima-Chuo.
Users add the official account on LINE to make reservations, then move by way of ticket gates by scanning a QR code or by utilizing a transit IC card registered to the service.
Payment is restricted to PayPay. Because the service doesn’t require membership sign-up or bank card registration, the operators purpose to increase use amongst gentle customers who experience the Shinkansen about annually.
Source: テレ東BIZ