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  • Region’s passengers benefit from launch of new smart multi-­‐operator bus travel
  • Cost of multi-­‐journey bus travel cut by an average of 10% with switch from paper to smart technology
  • Bus operators working with Transport for Greater Manchester deliver on pledge to introduce multi-­‐operator smart ticketing to the city region
  • Transformational initiative welcomed by Transport Minister Andrew Jones

Millions of bus passengers in Greater Manchester will benefit from cheaper fares from today with the introduction of a new smart ticketing scheme that works across bus companies and the region.


The ground-­‐breaking scheme is one of the largest in the UK outside London and is the result of collaboration between more than 30 bus operators through industry body Greater Manchester Travelcards Ltd (GMTL), the organisation behind the System One brand, in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).


From today, customers can purchase great value multi-­‐operator travel, which is stored on a smart card and can be used on buses across Greater Manchester. Fares will be cut by an aver