Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE)
is trialling acontactless payment cardon its
transport network.
The trial with sQuidcard will take place across the Bolton area,
and if successful may be extended to other parts of Greater
Manchester.
The pre-paid transit smartcard service in Bolton will enable
holders of the local council's leisure smartcard to make journeys
on bus services operated by Arriva Manchester, using a stored value
purse delivered through sQuidcard.
Additionally, the eMoney purse will allow customers to also use
the smartcard for purchasing low-cost items such as newspapers,
food and other convenience goods.
