The Transport Bureau (DSAT) said in a statement yesterday that in the first two days of the Macau Pass sign-up for its real-name registration system, there were 124,000 sign-ups, 63,000 of which were activated.
According to the statement, in order to trace close contacts of COVID-19 patients, the bureau implemented the “bus rider real name registration scheme”, which started on Saturday. The statement pointed out that Macau Pass holders have to first sign up online on www.macaubusreg.com, then activate their cards at one of the many card-tapping spots.
The statement said that starting from December 11, those Macau Pass holders who have registered their cards with real names can continue to enjoy the 3 to 4 pataca subsidised bus fare, but those who are not registered will have to pay the full fare.
The statement also pointed out that residents who hold a senior citizen pass, student pass, disability pass, auto-top-up card, third round of e-consumption smartcard (validity period until December 31), and MPay bus pass will not need to be registered. Those who do not know whether their Macau Pass is already registered can go on the website to check. The statement also noted that up to three Macau Passes can be registered on one mobile phone number.
For any enquiries about the scheme, residents can email info@dsat.gov.mo or call the bureau on 8866 6363, and for any enquiries about the registration process, residents can also email info@macaupass.com, or call 2872 7688.
