The first phase of a “London-style” ticketing system could be in place across the Merseyrail network within the next year.
As part of Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s pledge to upgrade the Liverpool City Region’s public transport offer, millions of pounds has been spent already to develop the smart ticketing and technology programme. Almost £3m has been made available through the government’s transforming cities fund since 2019 and has led to the introduction of a tap and go scheme on the region’s buses as well as the installation of electronic ticket machines.
Now, a further £1.7m in funding has been signed off to get the tap and go system up and running across the Merseyrail and ferry network with a roll out date of March 31 next year earmarked for the region’s trains.
