Group 1 - TravelCenters of America (TA) has partnered with Relay to implement a cardless payment method across all TA, TA Express, and Petro Stopping Centers locations, enhancing payment options for professional drivers [6] - The new payment system allows drivers to pay for fuel and other items through the Relay app, which provides a safer transaction method by using a code generated on their phones [3][6] - This initiative comes as TA undergoes leadership changes, with a new CEO, Jason Nordin, taking over from Debbi Boffa [4] Group 2 - Competitors in the travel center sector, such as Circle K and RaceTrac, are also expanding their payment options, indicating a trend towards more diverse payment methods in the industry [4] - The addition of Relay's payment option is seen as a competitive advantage for TA, as it responds to customer demand for more payment flexibility [3] - BP, the parent company of TA, has also introduced the Earnify fleet card, which offers discounts and rebates at over 8,000 BP gas stations, further enhancing its service offerings [6]