One app across all transport modes – how ready are you?
For decades, public transport in the UK has been shaped by fragmented ticketing systems. Passengers have had to navigate a maze of operators, products, and rules.
That landscape is already beginning to change. ECR and the HopOn Group are helping authorities and operators deliver mobility that is simpler, fairer, and ready for scale. With ECR, the commute of the future is no longer a vision for the future, it is happening today.
From Ticketing to ABT
Instead of buying tickets upfront, passengers want simply to travel – using a system where journeys are recorded automatically via an app or contactless device, with the system applying the best possible fare at the end of the day or week. Authorities are increasingly looking to make this a reality as the benefits and demand are clear.
Fairness: Automatic fare capping ensures passengers never overpay.
Flexibility: No need to choose tickets in advance.
Efficiency: Operators reduce costs and gain real-time data.
Confidence: Authorities deliver a simpler, more trusted experience.
Real-World UK Examples
Essex County Council MaaS programme
ECR is delivering ECC’s county-wide mobility platform – Travel Essex – integrating Demand Responsive Transport with bus and rail in a single app for planning and travel.
RDG’s D-PAYG trials
Piloting account-based travel in rail, including “tap in / tap out” Pay As You Go with fare capping. These trials are testing the customer experience and technical standards for potential wider rollout.
Why Act Now
Passengers expect seamless, multimodal journeys.
Authorities need accurate travel data to plan networks.
Operators build loyalty by offering simplicity and trust.
The building blocks already exist. The opportunity is immediate.
Partner with Us
ECR has more than 15 years’ experience delivering mobile retail solutions for UK rail, combined with proven MaaS innovation across the entire HopOn Group.
Together, we can help you identify your needs, and make the move from ticketing to real mobility, with all the guidance and experience-based advice that you need every step of the way.
Talk to us today about how we can help you take the next step.
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