Bus rides throughout Easter will accept card payments, courtesy of HEAG.
Let's ditch those coins and go digital! 😀
By Easter, it's gonna be a breeze to hop on HEAG buses without a single paper ticket or coin in sight! 🚌💰 Initial tests on their AirLiner double-decker buses showed that a whopping 70% of passengers are already paying using smartphones, smartwatches, EC cards, or credit cards. 📱🔥
HEAG CEO Arne Rath confirmed this digital offer is a big hit, not only because it's more convenient, but also because it reduces the amount of cash handled by staff, increasing their safety. Soon, all HEAG bus lines will be equipped for this new payment method. 🛡️🌟
Now, picture this: You're on the go, and you suddenly need to catch a bus. Instead of rummaging through your pockets or bags for loose change, you whip out your smartphone, open the HEAG app, buy your ticket, and voilà! You're on your way! 💸✈️
Want more deets on how this digital fare collection system works? Here's the lowdown:
- Automated Fare Collection (AFC) System: This is what makes it possible to buy and use tickets on your smartphone. The system streamlines fare payments, reduces the need for physical tickets, and improves operational efficiency.
- Mobile Ticket Purchase and Payment: Users can buy bus tickets directly in the app with various payment options like Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Some apps even allow you to gift tickets to friends or family. 🎁🛤️
- Real-Time Bus Tracking and Trip Planning: Apps with smartphone ticketing often include features to track buses in real-time, view next departure times, and plan multi-modal trips (e.g., combining bus, subway, bike, scooter). This helps passengers get instant updates and route suggestions tailored to their preferences.
Other sports could benefit from adopting this digital ticketing system for seamless transactions, just like HEAG buses. With mobile ticket purchases available anytime, passengers can enjoy real-time updates and plan their trips efficiently.
