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Midlands transit card scheme completed
5 Nov 2010

A £14 million bus transit card programme based in the Midlands has officially been completed, it has been revealed.

Transport authority Centro has installed smart card readers in around 2,500 Midlands buses to allow passengers to pay for their fare without the need for cash.

Currently, only concessionary pass holders can use the cards but the programme will soon be open to all travellers.

Local transport minister Norman Baker expressed his delight at the move which allows Midlands residents to benefit from smart card travel.

He said: "The benefits of smart ticketing are clear – quicker, easier, potentially better value journeys on trains, buses and trams.

"My personal vision is to see seamless travel on one smart card through the country and I believe the roll-out of smart ticketing will attract more people onto public transport."

Transport officials have also confirmed that the scheme could be rolled out onto the Midlands Metro in the future.