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Smartphones can pay Paris transport
Use a phone to pay for Paris public transport this autumn as mobiles with NFC (Near Field Communication) can use Pass Navigo as a ViaNavigo app instead of a ticket or card.
Users will present the phone to the ticket borne to proceed.
