TfL to enable contactless payments for 2012 Olympics

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Contactless bank cards will be used to debit accounts directly

Transport for London (TfL) will upgrade its smartcard system to accept contactless payment via debit or credit cards by the end of 2012. This system will be used on all 8000 buses before the Oly...

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