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Cashless payment from July: UVG and Sparkasse are revolutionizing bus travel!
From July 1, 2025, passengers in the Uckermark will be able to pay cashless on buses. This new cooperation improves local transport.
Cashless payment from July: UVG and Sparkasse are revolutionizing bus travel!
A lot is happening in local public transport in the Uckermark: From July 1, 2025, cashless payment will be possible on the Uckermärkische Verkehrsgesellschaft (UVG) buses. This future-oriented innovation was brought to life through a cooperation between Sparkasse Uckermark and UVG and corresponds to the increasing interest of passengers in flexible payment methods.[Nordkurier reports]
The new system allows users to conveniently purchase tickets using a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch. Anyone who has ever laboriously searched for change when getting started can look forward to a much more relaxing experience. Over 160 new on-board computers were installed in the buses and at subcontractors, so that cashless payment can be implemented across the region.
Comfort for locals and tourists
At a time when access to local public transport should be made ever easier and more user-friendly, Thorsten Weßels, CEO of Sparkasse Uckermark, highlights this system as a significant advance in regional development. “No more searching for change or long waiting times to get in,” he explains. Lars Boehme, Managing Director of UVG, also notes how eliminating coin counting improves passenger comfort.[Nordkurier reports]
A look at Riga shows that there, too, the focus is on developing user-friendly public transport. In addition to buses, trams and trolleybuses as well as special night bus routes operate in the Latvian capital. Public transport tickets can be easily purchased, either directly from the driver or through various apps and kiosks. The price level is extremely low, which makes it even more attractive to use.[liveriga.com]
Public transport in comparison
Although things are developing positively in the Uckermark, a comparison with other cities such as Moscow can offer interesting insights. Moscow's extensive subway network is not only functional, but also a cultural highlight with artfully designed stations. With more than 9 million passengers daily, the metro is one of the busiest transport systems in the world, which also underlines the need for constant development. There, passengers can choose between numerous lines that cover almost all parts of the city.[mapa-metro.com]
In summary, it can be said that with its new cashless payment system in public transport, the Uckermark is well on its way to positioning itself well in the range of modern transport solutions. The efforts to increase comfort for locals and tourists are encouraging and contribute to the attractiveness of the region.