Contactless payment technology available for Edinburgh’s Trams

Parkeon Transportations has upgraded 51 Edinburgh Trams ticketing terminals to accept contactless debit and credit cards, along with Apple Pay and Android Pay on mobile devices with the intention of enabling commuters to purchase tickets easier and quicker. It has reached 50% of all terminal-based transactions in the first two weeks.
January 31, 2018 Read time: 2 mins
251 Parkeon Transportations has upgraded 51 Edinburgh Trams ticketing terminals to accept contactless debit and credit cards, along with Apple Pay and Android Pay on mobile devices with the intention of enabling commuters to purchase tickets easier and quicker. It has reached 50% of all terminal-based transactions in the first two weeks.

 
The technology allows users to select their ticket and touch a target with their card or mobile device.

Lea Harrison, Edinburgh Trams managing director, explained: “Initial trials of the technology at selected stops proved a real hit with customers, who no longer have to dig in their wallet or purse for loose change or stand around entering their PIN. We’re delighted that this quick and easy payment method is now available at all stops, and it’s really speeding up the process of buying a ticket for our customers before they board a tram.”

“The feedback we’ve had so far suggests more people are moving away from ‘chip and PIN’, and they’re finding contactless is now the fastest and most convenient way to pay,” Lea added.

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