News > Bakerbus introduces electronic tickets

Published 03 September 2012

Customers pay in advance and present their bus ticket on a mobile phone.

Biddulph based bus company bakerbus has launched an alternative way of buying bus tickets by using the Internet, a new approach helping to save time and money.

“This is another example of our on-going commitment to improving customer services, “ says managing director Phil Baker. Pre-paid tickets save time in loading at the bus stops. Customers can purchase their tickets online whenever it is convenient. Other benefits include opportunities to offer season tickets and specific travel discounts for students.”

To use the facility customers must first sign up to the ‘My Mobile Tickets’ web service. After registration they can then select and purchase tickets at their convenience. Tickets are paid for electronically either by a credit or debit card or via PayPal. On completion of the transaction, tickets are downloaded as an electronic image to the customer’s mobile phone for immediate use.

On boarding the bus all the customer has to do is present the screen image to the driver. It is as simple as that.

The ‘My Mobile Tickets’ service is designed to work with all modern mobile hand sets. There is no need for users to install any special applications software.

Tickets currently available include ; All Day tickets, single journey tickets on bakerbus services 94/94A, Nines, The X1 and X75 serving Staffordshire and Keele Universities, (with generous student

discounts) and a special annual season ticket for Keele University at £299.

bakerbus can be contacted on 01782 522101