THE Department for Transport (DfT) has announced it is to run a pilot scheme using Pay AsYou Go (PAYG) technology in the Manchester and Birmingham areas.
The scheme will cover more than 90 stations and these will be fitted with technology allowing passengers to tap-in and tap-out, knowing they will pay the best fare. There will be no need to plan ahead or search for the right ticket.
The DfT says these trials will also pave the way for the future rollout of similar technology to more stations across the North and Midlands.