Corethree is partnering with More bus network to launch a mobile ticketing service for iPhone and Android devices in the UK (view press release). Commuters in Poole, Wimbourne and Bournemouth will be able to purchase bus tickets using their smartphone by registering their payment details. The service also includes a discount for pre-purchased mobile tickets.
“Mobile ticketing and live services information are becoming increasingly popular with UK transport operators as they realise the benefits of operational efficiencies and provide a more enhanced customer experience,” said Corethree’s CEO, Ashley Murdoch.
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