Association of the Visually Handicapped.... ST previously reported concerns that touchless sensors could

A traveler registers necessary data including her facial photo with a special terminal at check-in at Narita International Airport near Tokyo on July 19, 2021.... " The procedure( for boarding) ended quickly and the gate opened smoothly," said company employee Susumu Hayakawa, 29, before traveling on a Japan Airlines flight to Chicago from Narita airport near Tokyo.... The system fully came into service after Narita airport started trialing the use of facial recognition in April, only involvin

PUTRAJAYA: The public should be free to choose what method of payment to use at tolls, says the Prime Minister, adding that he has asked for Works Minister to discuss this with concessionaires." The Cabinet in its meeting today has also decided that any future matters that involve the public having to make payments must also be referred to it( Cabinet)," said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob( pic) after launching the Agricommodity Tour on Wednesday night( Jan 19).He said the issue of toll payments

DENGKIL: Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has directed PLUS Malaysia Bhd to find a solution to the congestion issue reportedly happening at its toll plazas following the implementation of its radio frequency identification( RFID) system.He said the RFID system implemented by PLUS was supplied by Touch’ n Go Sdn Bhd( TnG).“ I have contacted them( PLUS and TnG) after receiving complaints, and I have asked them to explain to the public and come out with a solution arising from the implement

The office will close June 30. While in-person support for ticketing and fare card purchases will exist at Metro stations and commuter stores, the closure comes as Metro has increased virtual services and mobile payment options.... ’ ” said Fraze, who said she was comforted by the option of calling Metro’s customer service for support.... “ I think it’s going to be a struggle for some people who are not tech-savvy.” Metro’s board approved the closure as part of its fiscal 2023 budget....

India is set to become a high-income country by 2047 with a projected GDP of$ 23 trillion to$ 35 trillion, buoyed by the services sector, a report has said.By 2047, the services sector is projected to make up 60 per cent of India's GDP, while manufacturing will account for 32 per cent, both becoming crucial drivers of economic growth, the report by Bain Company and nasscom said." With nearly 200 million individuals expected to enter the workforce in the coming decades, India has a unique opportu

BARCELONA, Spain--A major wireless technology trade fair kicked off in Barcelona on Monday with scaled-back attendance and beefed-up health and safety measures, changes that reflect the new reality for industry conventions in the post-pandemic era. Mobile World Congress was cancelled at the last minute last year because of COVID-19 concerns.... But this year, the world's biggest mobile industry trade show is likely to be a shadow of its former self.“ Obviously, there is a huge difference from p

Trump, for instance, repeatedly compared the coronavirus to the seasonal flu.... Hemmer, however, repeatedly failed to note that Covid-19 has a significantly higher mortality rate than the seasonal flu.... Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the United States, has estimated that it is about 2%....

Metro plans to transform its bus fleet next year to allow passengers to enter from both doors, aiming to speed up the boarding process to decrease wait times and delays, transit officials said. Riders currently board through the front door, where fare boxes are located.... Systems across North America are finding a better way, using better boarding and fare payment methods to reduce dwell times dramatically.” Story continues below advertisement Miami, Paris, Oslo, Copenhagen and Berlin are amon

Listen 4 min Comment on this story Comment Gift Article Share When it comes to a public restroom, all you want — all you need — is a clean, well-lighted place.... Alas, that isn’t always available.In my experience, public restrooms have gotten a lot better over the years, but I’m still scarred by some truly horrific encounters.... You’ve held it as long as you can before pulling into a non-chain gas station that boasts two pumps and an unsettlingly robust assortment of Slim Jims. Fast, informa