50 people are being asked to volunteer to pilot the new system ahead of the full launch of Tap and Go later this year.
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00:00A new tap-and-go system for the Merseyrail network has taken a major step forward which could radically change the way thousands travel.
00:09The new system was announced in 2024 and was originally planned to be brought in last autumn.
00:15As part of a £10 million investment, passengers would be able to use a MetroCard linked to their bank account for their journeys across the Liverpool city region.
00:25This is part of a two-stage launch with bank cards and smart devices able to be used as part of the second stage now expected later this year.
00:35Now 50 people are being asked to volunteer to pilot the new system which the Liverpool city region combined authority said is a major step forward towards plans for a London style transport system and the full launch of tap-and-go later this year.
00:49Steve Rotherham, Mayor of the Liverpool city region said we've seen how well it works in London and now it's time that we built our own system to benefit the residents of our city region.
01:00Those taking part in the trial will be able to tap in and out our ticket barriers using their MetroCard.
01:06Fares will be calculated based on which station they get on and off at on both a weekly and daily basis.
01:12The combined authority claims not only will it speed up journeys but will also leave passengers with more cash in their bank as daily and weekly caps will ensure passengers are charged the best value ticket.
01:21The same fare they'd get from a station ticket office.
01:25The pilot will only be open to those 18 and over covering only Mersey Rail's Northern and Wirral lines.
01:31People will need to tap in and out at the beginning and end of their journey to get the lowest possible fare.
01:37The project will have to be completed by the 31st of December this year.
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