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Yorkshire Trains Go Ticketless in Tech Trial
13 Jul
Summary
- Over 30,000 ticketless journeys were made on Yorkshire train routes.
- A smartphone app uses GPS to track travel and calculate optimal fares.
- The new ticketing technology is being hailed as the future of travel.
Rail passengers in Yorkshire have embraced a new ticketless system, with over 30,000 journeys recorded on trial routes. The innovative technology, which uses a smartphone app powered by GPS, began on the Leeds to Harrogate line in September. It was later expanded to services between Sheffield and Doncaster in November.
The system tracks passenger movements to ensure they receive the most economical fare for their travel. This initiative is being presented as a significant step forward in ticketing technology. Feedback from users has been overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating the simplified and more convenient travel experience.
Similar trials are also underway in the East Midlands. However, a planned test for services between Sheffield and Barnsley has been postponed. This move signals a growing trend towards digital solutions in public transportation.
