Meaning of tap on | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To strike an object or a person lightly and swiftly.
   transitive
2. To initiate an electronic ticketing process at the start of a public transport journey by holding a chipcard or a mobile device close to a terminal or reader
   intransitive

Examples

“Launching Monday, the new multi-rider feature will allow up to five riders to use the same Key card when taking a SEPTA bus, trolley, the Broad Street Line, the Market-Frankford Line, the Norristown High Speed Line and Regional Rail.(…) Riders will need to tap on and tap off to get the correct fare.”

“The new system allows users to tap on and off at a validator with a new MyWay+ transport card or certain contactless bank cards.”

“Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has just kicked off a trial of a new contactless payment system in regional Victoria, allowing passengers to tap on with a credit or debit card, as well as with Apple Pay on phones and smart watches.”

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