This means passengers with a contactless bank card can ditch the Oyster Card system. Transport for London will accept all UK-issued contactless cards.
SuperConnected cities project has seen the introduction of free wireless connectivity on buses, trams and trains in various UK cities, with millions of us now taking regular advantage.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) has launched a guide that aims to help local government improve public transport.
Where are our cities headed in the future? What can we expect from the long sought after “smart cities”? Can we really expect anything different?
The trial forms part of a wider "green" agenda for London transport, with Mayor Boris Johnson ultimately aiming for all single deck buses to have zero exhaust emissions.
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