Commuters in Metro Manila can now “Tap & Go” on select DNS point-to-point (P2P) buses using their Mastercard credit, debit, and prepaid cards. This advancement marks another step in the country’s transition toward a more seamless, secure, and 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,” 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. Mastercard’s goal is to help create a future where every journey across the Philippines is frictionless, secure, and connected.”
The initiative supports the government’s broader goal of improving urban mobility. DNS P2P buses are a key transport option for workers, students, and families daily, and this added convenience helps make travel smoother across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Mastercard continues to partner with transport operators, financial institutions, government agencies, and technology providers like NTT DATA Payment Services to modernize fare collection and elevate commuter experiences. This deployment builds on earlier rollouts across the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Bus network and MRT-3, further expanding contactless acceptance and moving the Philippines closer to a cashless, connected transit ecosystem.
