# 3D Ball Metro Payments Commuters Can Use a Pokeball to Travel Around the Taipei Metro By Ell Smith | Published 2020-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taipei-metro1 References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/10/taiwan-taipei-easycard-pokemon-collaboration-poke-ball-smartcard-metro-pass-public-transport-services-pre-order-release-info) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/easycard.tw/) Later in the year, those getting around on the [Taipei Metro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-cafe-pokmon) can do so with a Pokeball, as the transportation line partners with [Pokemon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokpark-kanto) once again. This experience was first launched in 2019 and was well received among commuters. Its resurgence is sure to excite and inspire those taking the metro, making a morning commute a little more whimsical. Each of the Pokeballs have been infused with an EasyCard, which is the main source of payment when traveling on this metro system. This means that consumers can simply swipe the Pokeball on the turnstiles to open the gates. Currently, this form of payment is accepting pre-orders with the loaded pokeballs expected to arrive later in the year. Image Credit: EasyCard ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metro Payment Integration:** Integrating payment systems into public transportation methods to enhance convenience and efficiency. - **Branded Collaborations:** Partnering with popular brands to create unique and engaging experiences for consumers. - **Interactive Commuting:** Adding elements of interactivity and playfulness to the daily commute experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Exploring innovative payment solutions that improve commuter experiences in public transportation. - **Gaming:** Leveraging brand collaborations to create real-world gaming interactions and experiences. - **Travel and Tourism:** Enhancing tourist experiences by incorporating playful and whimsical elements into transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Themed Transit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-slam-dunk.md) - [Anime-Themed Virtual Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokenade-monster-ball.md) - [Anime-Inspired Onigiri Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poke-ball-snacks.md) - [QR Code Travel Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi-metro.md) - [Anime-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-poke-ball-pizza.md) - [Super App Transit Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paytm.md) - [Cutesy Anime Travel Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-travel-gear.md) - [Anime-Style Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokdex-wallet.md) - [Nostalgic Trading Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-2.md)