Contactless payments being introduced on buses

Ticket machine with contactless card

Bus passengers will soon be able to pay for their tickets with contactless payment options with the introduction of new ticket machines on all First Manchester vehicles.

Switching from cash would have a big impact on boarding times; helping to speed up bus journey times.

Ian Humphreys, managing director of First Manchester, said: “The introduction of contactless payments alongside our success with mobile ticketing is pivotal as we continue to make bus travel a convenient, simple and attractive experience for our customers."

Contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for bus travel without needing cash. It can be used to purchase any paper tickets up to the value of £30. To use contactless, simply request the ticket you wish to purchase from the driver, present your contactless card or mobile and you’ll receive a receipt along with a ticket for your journey.

Contactless is set to launch across First Manchester bus services by October.