Euronews.
By Euronews
The Moscow metro system is introducing a new contactless payment system using facial recognition software despite concerns from privacy and security advocates about the technology.
The Russian capital’s underground rail system, which dates back to the 1930s, has been trialling the use of a facial recognition-based system since December 2020 with thousands of Muscovites already signed up for the scheme.
Called FacePay, it will be in place for passengers to use at all 241 stations on Moscow’s 14 metro lines from October 15, city authorities said.