Beijing ¨C May 7, 2020 ¨C SenseTime, a leading global artificial intelligence (AI) company, is elevating the public transport experience and public health to new levels with its new ¡°SenseMeteor Smart Commute System¡± being installed in China¡¯s public subway systems. The introduction of the QR code and face scanning payment system at subway stations in Zhengzhou, Xi¡¯an and Harbin not only helps streamline ticket gate operations, but crucially minimizes potential virus transmission for commuters during a time of heightened public health concerns.

The Smart Commute System, which can be installed on top of existing ticket gates, now offers passengers a contactless alternative to physical payment and access at the subway. By logging into respective metro apps and complete preregistration, commuters can use a QR code or their faces at the ticket gates to enter the subway. Fares will be automatically deducted via a pre-set payment method. The new hands-free payment system reduces the risk of virus transmission through physical cash or ticket handling. It speeds up passenger throughput, prevents crowds from gathering, and gives passengers a faster and smoother experience.

In partnership with financial institutions including China Construction Bank, Zhiyuanhui, and CCB Fintech, SenseTime¡¯s SenseMeteor Smart Commute System is fully compatible with the Automatic Fare Collection System (AFC), a payment system used in Chinese urban rail and high-speed railways. The Smart Commute System has been deployed at all stations along Lines 1 and 14 of the Zhengzhou Metro as well as the entire Lines 1 to 4 of the Xi¡¯an Metro. By June this year, the new payment system will also be available at all 27 stations of the Harbin Metro.