First Bus announces new ‘Tap in, Tap On’ technology
NEW technology which calculates bus fares based on the length of journeys is being introduced in Worcester.
First Bus has announced its new "Tap in, Tap on' technology that allows passengers to tap their credit or debit cards, Apple pay or Google pay devices, and the technology will work out the right amount to charge you for your journey.
No matter how many times customers travel each day, they will never pay more than the day ticket fare, and frequent travellers are also said to benefit from the flexibility the system offers as they will never pay more than the weekly fare over each Monday to Sunday period.
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The new technology is being introduced on Sunday, November 27, and will be accompanied by a range of day ticket bundles being introduced on the First Bus app for regular travellers.
First Bus has said that some fares across First Worcester’s ticket range will increase, but a new cheaper return journey option will also be available for customers who normally make two single journeys on the same day.
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Doug Claringbold, managing director at First Worcester, said: "Payment technology is set to take a major step forward with the introduction of the TOTO system.
"Simplification and choice of ticketing are key ingredients in our plan to meet the changing travel patterns of our existing customers and to welcome new customers onto our bus network with a simpler, more flexible offer that gives customers the confidence to travel by bus.
“We recognised that a full review of our ticket portfolio was needed, especially with the cost of living increases and the increase in flexible work patterns.
"Buses play a vital role in tackling congestion, pollution and climate change and we really hope existing and new customers will give TOTO and our new ticket options a try.”
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