Maldives Transport and Contracting Company MTCC says starting from today onwards, customers can make fare payments for RTL Male CityBus service through MasterCard and VISA branded contactless debit and credit cards.

MTCC said in a statement that customers can now use MasterCard and VISA branded contactless debit or credit cards issued by any bank in the world in our RTL bus service.

It said that fare collection validators are installed in all their RTL Male City buses which allow customers to simply tap their MasterCard and VISA branded contactless debit or credit card to pay for their commute on the RTL bus service network.

MTCC said that it hoped that the acceptance of fare payments through this new payment method along with the existing payment methods gives its customers more accessibility and convenience while commuting.

The Company listed how customers can now pay for their RTL Bus fares;

  1. Cash payments: Paper ticket directly from the RTL Male Buses (R10, R11 & R12)and Atoll regions (Addu City, Fuvahmulah City & Laamu Gan / Fonadhoo / Isdhoo /Kalaidhoo).
  2. Online Payment: QR ticket through RTL Travel App or RTL Website (Service is available for all RTL Bus & Ferries)
  3. Tap to Pay (Ticketless): Account-based ticketing through MasterCard & VISAbranded contactless debit or credit card for Male City Buses
MTCC CEO Azim speaking to reporters/Photo: MTCC

MTCC CEO Adam Azim acknowledged the support and assistance from the Bank of Maldives and MasterCard to establish the service.

We are grateful to our partners BML and MasterCard for the immense support and assistance provided in the integration of contactless MasterCard and VISA debit and credit card payments into our RTL bus service. This is an essential step for us in making our service more easily accessible and convenient to the public. We believe the option to use this contactless payment method will be a major factor in helping even more people adopt our RTL bus service. Our aim is to provide an excellent service that is enriched with a wide array of convenient options, thereby enhancing our customer experience
Adam Azim, MTCC CEO

MTCC added that although it has initially started this contactless tap-to-pay option for Male City buses, it is working to introduce this contactless tap-to-pay method for RTL bus service at other atoll regions.

MTCC reminded that Raajje Transport Link (RTL) bus services are free of charge for senior citizens of 65 years and above, minors below 3 years of age, differently-abled people registered with the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), and students in school uniform.

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