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Passenger app mobile tickets have long had offline support. Active tickets are stored on a customer\u2019s device so they can be scanned for boarding even when the customer has no mobile data or is travelling from a stop with no coverage. This has contributed to the widespread adoption and continued growth of mobile tickets as a preferred fare media for travellers.<\/p>\n

Yet a mobile device\u2019s internet connection is not always as straightforward as ON or OFF. There\u2019s plenty of grey area in between where a device can have an unreliable or slow connection, and this can cause frustrations for operators and passengers alike in areas with poor network coverage.<\/p>\n

For drivers, it can mean waiting for a customer to load their ticket before they can scan it on the ticket machine. With a bus full of passengers waiting to get on the move again, every second counts. For passengers catching the bus, it can mean a stressful experience where technology hinders boarding rather than making it easier. A situation that\u2019s compounded by other passengers looking on as you struggle to complete what should be a simple task. In the worst case, it can mean being refused entrance completely, as the driver can\u2019t confirm a valid ticket.<\/p>\n

With service frequency likely to be lower in rural areas, a customer with little signal who can\u2019t board quickly becomes a passenger waiting longer for the next bus than someone in an urban area. This negative experience of public transport is unlikely to be one they will be in a rush to repeat.<\/p>\n

Working closely with operators over the summer, we highlighted an opportunity to make a meaningful improvement to this customer use case. Rolled out in version 74 in October, iOS and Android apps now provide a more reliable experience for bus passengers, especially those with intermittent network connections.<\/p>\n

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Passenger\u2019s digital ticketing displays a dynamic QR code alongside a boarding code to cover every eventuality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Offline-First Ticket Loading for Quicker Access<\/strong><\/p>\n

A key enhancement in this update is the switch to an “offline-first” mode for loading active tickets.
\nWhen a customer opens a ticket, the app\u00a0runs security checks and\u00a0prioritises offline data, ensuring the ticket displays immediately, regardless of connection quality. The ticket will be available instantly if a customer has no connection, intermittent service, or an average 4G connection. In the background, the app will periodically check the ticket\u2019s validity and remove the ticket from the device if appropriate.<\/p>\n

Dave Hulbert, Principal Engineer at Passenger, adds, \u201cFor customers on a typical 4G connection, this might save around a quarter of a second in loading time. While the saving seems minor, it\u2019s more noticeable in weak signal areas where load times tend to be much longer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Faster Boarding for Busy Routes<\/strong><\/p>\n

This change also helps bus operators by reducing boarding times. Faster ticket display means customers can board more quickly, which is particularly impactful on busy routes. When many passengers board with mobile tickets at once, such as at school bus stops where students are, these time savings can help buses stay on schedule and deliver everyone to their destinations on time.<\/p>\n

This is especially relevant for operators who use Passenger\u2019s Travel Portal bulk ticketing solution<\/a> to distribute tickets to students. By speeding up boarding, this update can improve overall efficiency during peak times, such as at the end of the school day.<\/p>\n

Enhanced Ticket Security<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to improved performance,\u00a0we’ve improved the\u00a0regular background validity checks\u00a0that\u00a0increase ticket security by making it harder for tickets to be shared across multiple devices. This ensures that each ticket remains tied to the original customer, reducing misuse and giving operators more control over ticket distribution and validation.<\/p>\n

With these updates, app version 74 brings meaningful improvements for customers and operators, ensuring a smoother, more secure, and reliable experience, even in areas with challenging network conditions.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re experiencing problems with mobile ticket solutions in areas of poor network coverage, contact us for information<\/a> about how this can be improved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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