a thought .... many people seem to like the 'pay as you go' (PAYG) system and the govt. might want to see this almost everywhere but with the smart cards linked in to our personal accounts at the CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) system that is expected to be introduced in 2024. The PAYG fares payment system is what has significantly reduced the need for many passengers (who do not have prepaid season tickets) to go to ticket offices at the start of each journey.
If more passengers are buying on line and e-tickets then ticket offices are less needed. Large stations like Birmingham New Street would never close. It’s far too busy. Smaller stations is what they focusing on.
a thought .... many people seem to like the 'pay as you go' (PAYG) system and the govt. might want to see this almost everywhere but with the smart cards linked in to our personal accounts at the CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) system that is expected to be introduced in 2024.
The PAYG fares payment system is what has significantly reduced the need for many passengers (who do not have prepaid season tickets) to go to ticket offices at the start of each journey.
If more passengers are buying on line and e-tickets then ticket offices are less needed. Large stations like Birmingham New Street would never close. It’s far too busy. Smaller stations is what they focusing on.