{"id":12217,"date":"2013-09-10T17:04:57","date_gmt":"2013-09-10T17:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masabidev.wpengine.com\/news\/first-great-western-launches-mobile-ticketing-application\/"},"modified":"2014-11-25T15:21:14","modified_gmt":"2014-11-25T15:21:14","slug":"first-great-western-launches-mobile-ticketing-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masabi.com\/it\/news\/first-great-western-launches-mobile-ticketing-application\/","title":{"rendered":"First Great Western Launches Mobile Ticketing Application."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-\"><strong>First Great Western<\/strong> has today announced the launch of its new mobile ticketing service allowing customers to use their mobile phone or tablet as a ticket machine.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Masabi, the leader in transport mobile ticketing, customers can download the application to a smart phone\/device and instantly purchase tickets for use with any train operator.  <\/p>\n<p>First Great Western Advance Purchase tickets will be displayed on the phone\u2019s screen as an encrypted bar code to be checked by train managers or gate line staff \u2013 turning your phone into a mobile ticket machine. <\/p>\n<p>Customers purchasing via the app will also be able to save 10% on First Great Western Advance Purchase journeys as part of FGW\u2019s current online promotion. <\/p>\n<p>All other tickets purchased on the app can be simply and quickly collected from any station ticket machine using the unique reference number sent to customer\u2019s device. <\/p>\n<p>Stuart McLay, Retail Channel Manager, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTechnology has fundamentally changed the way that we travel. Not only distances covered, but in the way we access information about services and in our ability to purchase &#8216;smart&#8217; tickets while already on the move.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As one of the UKs leading transport providers, First Great Western is committed to providing innovative solutions to keep people moving in these increasingly congested times. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is why we have developed our online and mobile ticketing service, ensuring we continue to put our customers first and help communities to prosper.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The launch of the Masabi developed application allows users to buy Advance Purchase tickets wherever they are, at any time allowing them to reduce time spent at train stations queuing to buy tickets. Those not buying Advance Purchase tickets can still use the app, but will have to collect their tickets from a station.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to the functionality of the website, the app also remembers previous journeys and securely stores payment information which means that users can make repeat purchases with just a few clicks, removing the need to enter log-in details each time. <\/p>\n<p>Popular First Great Western routes where this service can be used include those in and out of London Paddington, Bath Spa, Bristol, Exeter, Oxford, Plymouth, Penzance, Cardiff, Swindon and Reading.<br \/>\nMore information about Masabi mobile ticketing is available at <a href=\"\/mobile-ticketing\">www.masabi.com\/mobile-ticketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>About First Great Western<\/h2>\n<p>First Great Western provides high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services, carrying more than 90 million passengers every year across the Greater Western rail franchise area, which includes South Wales, the Westcountry, the Cotswolds, and large parts of Southern England.<\/p>\n<p>mTickets are restricted to the First Great Western network. Those travelling further afield will need to purchase and then redeem a printable ticket, using a unique reference.<\/p>\n<h2>About Masabi<\/h2>\n<p>Masabi is the transport mobile ticketing pioneer, delivering end-to-end systems to agencies that bring significant cost savings and enhanced customer experience. The company is backed by Fontinalis Partners, m8 Capital and MMC Ventures. Masabi\u2019s scalable cloud-based technology already processes more than \u00a330 million per year, handles millions of connections per day, and is in use by 15 global transit agencies and retail brands, including: Virgin Trains, First Group, MBTA and CrossCountry Trains. More information about Masabi mobile ticketing is available at <a href=\"\/mobile-ticketing\">www.masabi.com\/mobile-ticketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Media Contacts<\/h2>\n<p>Temono for Masabi<br \/>\nStephanie Ross<br \/>\nTel: +44 (0) 207 089 8894<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.ross@temono.com\">stephanie.ross@temono.com<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Great Western has today announced the launch of its new mobile ticketing service allowing customers to use their mobile phone or tablet as a ticket machine. Developed by Masabi, the leader in transport mobile ticketing, customers can download the application to a smart phone\/device and instantly purchase tickets for use with any train operator. 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