‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says
Summary
A new travel card for northern England, like London’s Oyster card, could save commuters up to £276 a year by using one payment system for different transport networks. This system would make travel easier between towns and cities and could add £2.7 billion to the economy over five years.Key Facts
- The proposed card would work across northern England, linking networks like Manchester’s Bee Network and West Yorkshire’s Weaver Network.
- Users would tap in and out, and fares would be capped at the cheapest possible rate automatically.
- The system would accept payment via bank cards, phones, or a special travel card.
- Discounts for students, older people, and disabled passengers would apply across the whole system.
- The Good Growth Foundation thinktank and MP Luke Charters support the idea.
- The card aims to make it easier to travel for work, training, and leisure between different northern cities.
- Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has shown interest in the concept.
- No official plans have been made yet, but ongoing local transport improvements could support the card’s introduction.
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