Facial recognition gantries being tested at Punggol Coast MRT station, no plans to expand trial for now: LTA

When CNA visited the station, two priority-use gantries had screens installed, with a “facial recognition detection zone” marked on the ground.

A priority-use gantry at Punggol Coast MRT station with a screen installed on top of it and a “facial recognition detection zone” marked out on the ground in front. (Photo: CNA/Fabian Koh)

SINGAPORE: Facial recognition gantries are being tested at Punggol Coast MRT station in a closed trial involving public sector officers, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Tuesday (Aug 4).

CNA observed the gantries during a visit to the station, located in Singapore's first smart district, last Wednesday (Jul 29).

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