Littlepay powers contactless payments on Liverpool City Region’s franchised buses

ICM Mobility portfolio company Littlepay is powering contactless payments on Liverpool City Region’s first franchised bus services, supporting the transition to a publicly controlled network. The rollout began in St Helens in September 2026, with the technology enabling passengers to pay using contactless bank cards and digital wallets. The initiative supports the region’s ambition to deliver simpler, more integrated public transport, with the network expected to expand to more than 850 buses by September 2027.

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