UK public transport app and website provider Passenger has unveiled a flexible recurring ticket payment app capability for bus operators, local government bodies, and local authorities.
The subscriptions feature allows bus users to automatically purchase tickets on a recurring basis, either for themselves or as a gift for others. Operators can also create bespoke ticket packages to suit the needs of their customers – for example, by providing carnet packages of 10-day passes a month.
The new feature marks the latest addition to Passenger’s portfolio of tools designed to support operators, local government bodies and local authorities in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the National Bus Strategy.
Greg Hepworth, head of product at Passenger, said: “Our new subscription capability combines flexibility with convenience. Bus users don’t need to spend time mulling over when to purchase their next ticket and the specific timeframe in which they need to travel.
“Instead, they have a quick, easy-to-use solution at their fingertips that takes all the stress out of planning – and it can easily be chopped and changed to suit their individual needs. We’re pleased to continue supporting bus operators with a variety of digital ticketing solutions that prioritise a seamless customer experience.”
The new subscriptions capability is now available as part of Passenger’s premium package for UK bus operators, and follows the recent launch of the company’s contactless journeys portal, which allows bus users a real-time overview of journeys made using contactless payments method.
Passenger also offers a range of support tools including a contactless journeys overview, discount codes capability, and travel portal, allowing customer to sell and distribute tickets to businesses, organisations and schools.
