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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced Wednesday the expansion of its Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) system. The feature allows customers to use any contactless credit/debit card or digital wallet at PATH turnstiles.

With the installation of 12 new turnstiles at World Trade Center terminal this week, TAPP is now available through select turnstiles at six stations: Harrison, Newark-Penn Station, Journal Square, Hoboken and 33rd Street in New York. The Port Authority notes these are the system’s busiest stations – accounting for 67% total ridership in 2023.

Since launching in December, more than 1 million riders have used TAPP – including nearly 20,000 on an average weekday.

“These TAPP numbers show we’ve tapped into something our riders truly appreciate, giving them more flexibility and more freedom in how they pay their fair,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole.

“We’re delighted to see the rapidly growing number of PATH riders tapping into the new fare payment system and the convenience it offers,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton.

A 21st century fare system

Over the coming months, Port Authority officials plan to roll out the system to the remaining New Jersey and New York stations.

They note that equipment supporting SmartLink and MetroCard will remain operational during the phase-in and for a substantial period after.

“The first phase of the TAPP rollout has been a resounding success, and we’re excited to bring the technology to the rest of the system in the near future,” said O’Toole.

“Bringing a 21st century tap-to-pay fare system to PATH is an important part of our much broader effort to make every element of this century-old railroad convenient and reliable for riders – modernizing equipment, renovating stations, and renewing infrastructure across the system,” Cotton added.