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Bochum is revolutionizing public transport: now cashless with a card and smartphone!
In Bochum, cashless payments will be introduced on buses and trains from September 2025 – faster, easier and contactless.
Bochum is revolutionizing public transport: now cashless with a card and smartphone!
Something is happening in public transport in Bochum! From now on, passengers can conveniently pay cashless on buses and trains. The Boch-converted vehicles are now equipped with the latest technology, which makes it possible to purchase tickets quickly and easily using credit cards, debit cards or even smartphones and smartwatches. Loud Radio Bochum The first vehicles have already been converted accordingly and shine in new splendor.
However, the entire renovation will take at least a year. The conversion is carried out gradually and directly during ongoing operations, so that passengers do not have to worry about any downtime. Converted vehicles are clearly marked with special stickers so that everyone can immediately see where cashless payments are possible. BOGESTRA emphasizes that this new way of purchasing tickets makes everyday life easier for both drivers and passengers and shortens waiting times.
Cashless and yet flexible
Anyone who thinks that cash is a thing of the past is wrong. The change does not mean the end of cash payments. Instead, cashless ticket purchases on buses and trains are offered as an attractive additional option in addition to cash payment. This is particularly practical for passengers who are in a hurry and want to buy a ticket quickly. The change will take place throughout the VRR area, where passengers will continue to be able to use cash in BOGESTRA customer centers, at local sales partners and at ticket machines.
The trend towards cashless payments is part of the so-called mobility transition, which aims to make public transport simpler and more attractive. Tafmobile emphasizes that uncomplicated solutions without complicated tariff zones and paper tickets sustainably increase user satisfaction. This perspective forces transport companies to adapt quickly so that they can keep pace with the needs of passengers in the digital world.
A step towards the future
It will take at least a year to fully equip all buses and trams in Bochum. But the first steps have already been taken and the signs point to progress. In times when time is money, contactless payment promises to provide noticeable relief in passengers' everyday lives. The installation of the technology runs parallel to operations and is gradually expanded.
Overall, it shows that the transport companies in Bochum are on the right track to meet the challenges of the future. The combination of convenience, speed and flexibility when purchasing tickets could not only increase user loyalty, but also attract new passengers. As the saying goes: There's something there, and it's a good deal in the best sense of the word for everyone involved!