OV-chipkaart is the national electronic ticketing and payment card system for public transportation in the Netherlands, managed by Trans Link Systems. The system enables travelers to check in and out on trains (NS), trams, buses, and metro services from any operator nationwide using a single rechargeable contactless smart card or mobile app, replacing individual paper tickets and enabling seamless intermodal travel across Dutch public transport networks.
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