RBC: Russian authorities are discussing the possibility of introducing QR codes on airplanes and trains
The Russian authorities are thinking about the possibility of introducing QR codes for passengers on airplanes and trains. This was announced on Tuesday, November 9, by RBC, citing two federal officials and sources in the transport industry familiar with the discussion.
So, according to one of the sources in the relevant department, the authorities are currently studying technical possibility of launching the system of QR codes in transport. As the interlocutor of the publication noted, such a decision can be made if the situation with the spread of coronavirus in the country worsens.
According to one of RBC's sources in the transport industry, while the authorities are collecting proposals from federal agencies, the State Duma and the Federation Council. It is planned to complete it by November 15, after which it is possible to take specific measures. In turn, a source in Russian Railways confirmed the very fact of such a discussion in government circles, but stressed that there was no final decision on this issue yet.