Following the launch of a brand new ITSO SMART Ticketing initiative with one of the biggest public transport authorities in the UK, Transport for West Midlands (TFWM), more Cammax SMART Ticketing machines have been rolled out across the West Midlands, making it quicker and easier for passengers to purchase/top-up their SMART travel cards. What is […]
The growth and popularity of mobile devices has driven a dramatic shift towards mobile and SMART ticketing over the last few years so does this mean it’s the end of the line for paper-based ticketing systems? According to research carried out by Juniper, nearly 23 billion transport and event tickets will be purchased globally using […]
With the rise of SMART ticketing becoming more and more prevalent across many regions of the UK, many passengers are starting to question whether more should be done to implement SMART ticketing schemes where they live. In areas like Nottingham, and more recently Bristol, SMART ticketing initiatives have been rolled out that have made it […]
If you’re an operator or local authority and you’re still pursuing a paper based, cash-first approach towards travel ticket purchasing then you’re missing out on a significant development in the world of public transportation. This is the best embodied by the ITSO smartcard initiative, which is prevalent across many areas of the UK and is […]
In a bid to modernise the public transport system and increase passenger satisfaction, (West Yorkshire Combined Authority) WYCA is seeking to implement more digital payment options for passengers as demand for cashless and alternative payment options continue to rise. The move, recently approved by the transport committee and revealed by the UK Auhtority website, will […]
Following months of testing and hard work by transport operators, local government and manufacturers, the launch date for metrobus’ latest route has finally been revealed. The new m1 service promises to better connect people living in south Bristol with the city centre, UWE and Cribbs Causeway. It will officially launch on January 6th, 2019 and will be the third […]
Aside from the environmental impact of rising congestion in the UK, a recent study has also considered the financial costs incurred by motorists as a result. In total, British drivers wasted an average of 31 hours in rush-hour traffic in 2017, at the individual cost of £1,168 per motorist. The UK is the world’s 10th […]
Last year saw debit card payments supersede cash transactions for the very first time in the UK, at least according to banking industry figures. This is a common and widespread trend among modern consumers, who are also using a host of smart and digital options to pay their fares on public transport. These payment options […]