Littlepay, Google and Go-Ahead Group have introduced a new approach to digital ticketing, enabling passengers to purchase and use prepaid bus passes directly within Google Wallet. The solution allows users to simply tap their phone to travel—removing the need for paper tickets, separate apps, or QR codes—while extending the convenience of contactless travel to pre-paid journeys. Read the full announcement here: Littlepay, Google and Go-Ahead Launch prepaid bus passes in Googl

Contactless EMV payments are increasingly being adopted across public transport networks as operators look to simplify ticketing and improve passenger convenience. By allowing travellers to use their contactless bank cards or mobile wallets directly at the gate, open-loop systems can reduce reliance on proprietary ticketing infrastructure while supporting more flexible fare structures. A recent example is the rollout of contactless “tap and go” payments across the Merseyrail

Miki Szikszai, CEO of Snapper Services A new interactive benchmarking tool is enabling cities and transport authorities to compare public transit performance globally in near real time. The Cities Today article reports the Mosaiq Global Public Transit Index uses open data from more than 1,000 locations to analyse reliability and on-time performance, allowing operators to benchmark networks, identify operational improvements and track how their systems perform against global p

A new regional rail ticketing system is being deployed across France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, bringing simpler, more flexible travel for passengers. Delivered by Kuba for Nouvelle-Aquitaine Mobilités, the platform introduces account-based ticketing and contactless payments to help create a seamless, interoperable experience across regional transport networks. Read the full announcement here .