After being initially wary, Irish consumers have taken to using contactless payments in droves.

Charities are trying to adjust their fundraising tactics, as millions switch over to using contactless technology and many simply leave their cash at home.

The "hopper fare" he introduced has made multiple journeys feasible for £1.50, when boarding buses within an hour using contactless payment.

According to a survey published earlier this year, about half of us are using contactless payments, at a rate of about 1.9 million a week.