Contactless payment systems have been installed on over 480 Stagecoach East Midland buses, speeding up boarding times and taking away the need for customers to carry and pay with cash.
Events were held in Mansfield, Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Hull, Worksop and Grimsby to promote the new initiative and give people the chance to find out more, with Stagecoach staff on hand to answer questions.
Managing Director, Michelle Hargreaves says: “There are more cars on the road, and congestion is a major problem in so many areas. That’s why we are working harder than ever to make bus travel the best alternative to using the car.
“We have invested over £5m in brand new environmentally friendly buses and ticket machine technology since November last year. The contactless payment system will help speed up journey times and make travelling by bus so much easier for our customers.”
She added: “The new technology demonstrates our commitment to providing the best possible service for passengers and works brilliantly with the Stagecoach app, which allows passengers to track buses in real-time.”