Another great example of how QR Codes make things easier, check out this subway in Bucharest where you can scan a QR Code to download any one of thousands of books to read or listen to during your commute:
Forgot to grab something to read on the train? If you happen to be in Bucharest, you can snag a volume from their floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall collection of ebook samples with the click of a button (in epub, pdf or even audiobook format).
via Hybrid Library: QR Codes Access eBooks in Subway Station | WebUrbanist.