News & Events
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Flexible Fare Policies: Making Account-Based Ticketing Work For All
By Kevin Dobson “Making life simpler is one of the most complex things we do. Fortunately, we’re into that kind of thing.” Fare policy is rarely simple. It’s often a patchwork of legacy rules, political priorities, and a healthy dose of local nuance. And...
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Designing Bus Journeys for Everyone: Tackling Sight Loss Barriers in Public Transport
For many people, catching the bus is a simple part of daily life. But for those living with sight loss, it can present real challenges – from knowing when the bus is arriving to feeling confident about where and when to get off. New...
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Buzzing about the Bee Network’s bumper first month of multimodal ‘tap and go’
450,000 passengers have used the contactless tap and go payment system launched by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on Bee Network buses just one month ago!
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‘Say yellow’ to a bright new future for transport
A week after Transport for Greater Manchester celebrated the launch of multi-modal ‘tap and go’, we're looking back at how Manchester became a poster city for bus franchising.
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The Big Trends from TTG 2025: Security, Mobility, and Innovation
What an incredible two days at Transport Ticketing Global 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand, joined the conversation, and explored the future of fare payments with us.
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How Does Account-Based Ticketing Improve Mobility?
Public transport is evolving, and so are the systems that power it. One system helping to revolutionize public transport is Account-Based Ticketing (ABT). But what exactly is ABT, and why is it reshaping the way we move?
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Opening Up Bus Networks for Visually Impaired Passengers: Lucy Edwards Tests Vix Displays
Public transport should be for everyone. To ensure our accessible displays truly meet the needs of visually impaired passengers, we invited Lucy Edwards, a blind content creator and accessibility advocate, to test them in action. We asked for her honest opinion as she used...
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Maximising BSIP Funding: How We Can Help Local Authorities Transform Public Transport
The Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) is a vital part of the UK Government’s National Bus Strategy for England, designed to revitalise local bus services and increase ridership. Through BSIPs, local authorities work closely with operators and stakeholders to outline strategies that improve service...
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Thinking of Franchising? Right-Sizing Your Technology Approach
At Euro Bus Expo 2024, Vix Technology’s Product Director, Sue Walnut, delivered an insightful talk on how local authorities can approach franchising in a way that balances their goals with practical, technology-driven solutions. Here’s a recap of the key points discussed.
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