Which transportation company first introduced contactless payment card systems for public transit fare collection in a major metropolitan area?

Modern transportation systems rely heavily on efficient payment processing. From subway fare cards to airline booking systems, point-of-sale technology has transformed how we pay for getting from point A to point B. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant innovation in transportation payment systems that changed how millions of commuters interact with public transit daily. Do you know which technology revolutionized urban transportation payment systems first?

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Transport for London (Oyster card system, 2003)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York (MetroCard, 1993)
Hong Kong's MTR Corporation (Octopus card system, 1997)
Japan Railways Group (Suica card system, 2001)