Originally Posted by
Microwave
Fair enough to wonder what iPhone + Apple Pay bring to the table for TfL payments, I agree that it's a less than ideal offering but a "nice to have" if you need it in a pinch. That said, I definitely think Apple Watch + Apple Pay is a big step forward in safety and convenience.
Lower transaction fees in the short term. Apple Pay also has the support of Visa, Mastercard and AmEx.