French Passengers may have the option for USB tickets

Riding the train is always a time consuming process of waiting to buy a ticket, then waiting in line to use the ticket.

French public transportation company SCNF is testing out a way to make this entire process easier for passengers.

This system involves the use of WENE Smart ID , a USB card that gives the passenger the power of paying for a ticket before he or she arrives at the station.

All a user needs to do is plug in the USB card onto their computer, and he or she can pay for their tickets in advance online, withdrawing funds from their own bank account.

As long as the passenger does not forget his or her USB card , the fare will be deducted from it via RFID reader or from an attendant with a handheld tool.