Instead , they whip out their Octopus , a contactless smart card with a chip that communicates with a fare processor in less than a second . Hong Kong residents have a fairly cash-free life , especially on public transport . Comment: Octopus sees a cashless society as a reality , especially in the Asia-Pacific region .
Hong Kong residents have a fairly cash-free life , especially on public transport . Comment: Octopus sees a cashless society as a reality , especially in the Asia-Pacific region .