12.11.13
Smart ticketing partnership for South West England
A new partnership of local authorities and bus operators has been formed to transform public transport in South West England.
The member organisation South West Smart Applications Ltd (SWSAL) provides a framework to deliver schemes with the flexibility to benefit local requirements. SWSAL will also encourage the introduction of multi-operator smart ticketing schemes, increase the use of park and ride and student discounts.
Andrew Seedhouse, chairman, SWSAL said: “By sharing the technology infrastructure, SWSAL members have benefitted from lower costs and proven knowledge. This expertise and shared infrastructure has delivered ITSO transport tickets, eMoney and support services across the regional bus and rail transport network.”
Geoff Rumbles, project manager, SWSAL said: “Minimising costs for our members was a key aim for SWSAL. ACT has been instrumental in the design and creation of an intelligent cloud ticketing and settlement service. The supporting infrastructure gives authorities and operators access to a shared platform that gives each authority independent control of any ticketing schemes they want to launch in their area.”
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