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Transport for Grater Manchester has announced the introduction of a new police unit made up of more than 60 police officers which will help keep the travelling public safe.
Contactless around Manchester has been warmly welcomed to the transport network, but now TfGM must make sure passengers touch-out to ensure they are charged the correct amount.
The improvements to routes for walkers and cyclists, made by TfGM in partnership with Bury, Tameside and Trafford councils, include resurfacing, new ramps and safer crossings for school children.
Passengers will simply be required to touch-in and touch-out at tram stops without the need to buy a ticket or download an app.
Gareth Turner, Head of Fares and Ticketing at Transport for Greater Manchester, explains how the appetite for on-demand services is spreading to transport, and outlines the steps that the UK’s transport network needs to consider, from payments to collaboration, in order to make MaaS a reality.
The sheer number of m-tickets processed by the leading UK provider shows accelerating appetite for smarter digital ticketing, both in the UK and overseas.
Find out how technology frameworks have enabled cross-border ticketing; why it’s finally time for the U.S. to embrace open-loop systems; and the importance of getting policy, fares and payments right to achieve success in MaaS.
Plans for further extension of Manchester’s transport network could result in more tram-train services and a greater local control of transport.
Complex reconfiguration of the mobile ticketing app, with brand new data sets and front-end redesign, was achieved in record time.
Pollutants are linked to a wide range of serious health problems and contribute to the equivalent of 1,200 deaths a year in Greater Manchester alone.
Ahead of InnoTrans 2018, Intelligent Transport asked our Advisory Board for their thoughts on the current state of transport and mobility, and how today’s developments and practices will affect tomorrow’s operators and passengers.
Accepting contactless payments demonstrates First Manchester’s dedication in providing easy travel experiences to encourage the use of public transport in the city.
Air pollution and congestion levels will continue to improve in the city as First Manchester reduces the number of the passengers that drive to the bus…
Throughout its public transport network, Transport for Greater Manchester is attempting to stop acts of crime and abuse, ensuring safety to encourage more people to travel…
Cyclists and commuters from Hollinwood and further afield in Manchester can now benefit from newly opened, secure cycle parking at the town’s Metrolink stop…
