Is there any obligation on a bus operator providing a commercial route/service to sign up to county/area wide ticketing schemes? Is there any “firm” guidance?
I am aware that they are usually run as a “separate” organisation to the local authority transport body with governance including the local authority and bus/rail operators
Example schemes include System one in Manchester and Metrocard in West Yorkshire
I am aware that tendered services can be pushed into it by including it in the tender.
The reason for the question is the government announcement today and the apparent failure of the Transport for the North ticketing system.
Thank you
I am aware that they are usually run as a “separate” organisation to the local authority transport body with governance including the local authority and bus/rail operators
Example schemes include System one in Manchester and Metrocard in West Yorkshire
I am aware that tendered services can be pushed into it by including it in the tender.
The reason for the question is the government announcement today and the apparent failure of the Transport for the North ticketing system.
Thank you