How Express Transit works
Apple Pay Express Transit is a special payment mode where a selected card — credit, debit, or a dedicated transit pass — is automatically authorised at transit gates without requiring device unlock or biometric authentication. The feature has been active for years in cities like New York, London, Tokyo, and select European metro systems.
The new cities: Dallas and Houston
With iOS 27, support expands to Dallas (DART system) and Houston (RideMETRO). In Houston, users add a virtual RideMETRO card to the Wallet app; in Dallas, any contactless credit or debit card can be used directly. The two additions extend the roster of supported US cities, reinforcing Apple's strategy of consolidating Wallet as a proximity payment hub for urban transit in the United States.