Mobility payments specialist Littlepay has been selected for Project Coral, a landmark UK Department for Transport-funded programme designed to simplify contactless travel across multiple operators and transport modes. The initiative forms part of the UK Government’s “Better Connected” strategy and aims to create a more integrated, passenger-friendly transport network through region-wide pay-as-you-go travel and automated fare capping. The programme highlights the growing dem

Littlepay has helped bring contactless, tap-and-go payments to regional public transport across New South Wales, marking a key step in modernising how passengers access everyday travel. The completed rollout extends beyond major cities, enabling commuters across dozens of regional bus networks to pay using bank cards, mobile wallets or wearable devices—removing the need for cash or pre-purchased tickets. More broadly, the project highlights a shift in public transport systems

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

Greater Wellington will introduce contactless open-loop payments across buses and rail from April 2026 without waiting for national change. Working with Snapper Services and Littlepay, the region will enable passengers to pay using contactless bank cards and digital wallets alongside existing Snapper cards. The approach is deliberately incremental. Instead of waiting for a delayed national programme, Greater Wellington Regional Council is enabling passengers to use contactles

Littlepay, in partnership with Google and Go-Ahead, has announced the successful deployment of Google Transit Insights (GTI) across Go-Ahead ‘s entire fleet. This rollout represents a significant progress in delivering innovative, passenger-focused payment experiences, setting a global standard for the mobility sector. GTI is an initiative between Google and Littlepay that enhances the passenger experience when using Google Wallet by providing complete visibility over the b

Since the end of April 2025, Littlepay has been quietly powering contactless payment services in Mérida, Mexico. This rollout means that riders across the city can now simply tap and pay for their journeys using their bank card or a mobile wallet. Managed by the State of Yutacan, the new fare collection service, “Va y Ven” (“Come & Go”), renews the fare collection process across Agencia Transporte Yucatan’s 915 buses and BRT’s, with the opportunity to scale up to the entire

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Transport technology provider UrbanThings and transit payments processing specialist Littlepay have teamed up to deploy a flexible...

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Littlepay announces today its involvement in two collaborative projects that introduced new contactless EMV ticketing systems in Iceland...

On March 28, open-loop payments were activated across Tuscany’s bus network and Florence’s tramway. Managed by mobility payment...