Cashless paying from July: UVG and Sparkasse revolutionize bus ride!

Cashless paying from July: UVG and Sparkasse revolutionize bus ride!

In the Uckermark, a lot is happening in local public transport: from July 1, 2025, cashless paying will be possible in the regular buses of the Uckermärkische Verkehrsgesellschaft (UVG). This future -oriented innovation was launched by a cooperation between the Sparkasse Uckermark and the UVG and corresponds to the increasing interest of passengers in flexible payment methods. [Nordkurier reports]

The new system enables users to easily purchase tickets with the bank card, smartphone or smartwatch. Anyone who has laboriously searched for change when they started can look forward to a much more relaxed experience. Over 160 new bortar calculators were installed on the buses and at subcontractors, so that cashless payment is implemented in the region.

comfort for locals and tourists

In a time when access to local public transport should be made more and more easy and more user -friendly, Thorsten Weßels, CEO of Sparkasse Uckermark, emphasizes this system as a significant progress for regional development. "No more searching for small change or long waiting times when you get started," he explains. Lars Boehme, Managing Director of the UVG, also notes how the elimination of the coin counting improves the comfort of passengers. [Nordkurier reports]

A look at Riga shows that the focus is also on the development of user -friendly public transport. In addition to buses, trams and trolleybuses as well as special night bus lines are in operation in the Latvian capital. Tickets for public transport can be easily purchased, be it directly from the driver or via various apps and kiosks. The price level is extremely low, which makes use even more attractive. [Liveriga.com]

public transport in comparison

Although things develop positively in the Uckermark, a comparison with other cities like Moscow can offer interesting insights. Moscow's extensive subway network is not only functional, but also a cultural highlight with artistically designed stations. With more than 9 million passengers every day, the metro is one of the most busy transport systems in the world, which also underlines the need for constant further development. There the passengers can choose between numerous lines that cover almost all districts. In summary, it can be said that the Uckermark with its new cashless payment system in public transport is on the best way to position itself well in the series of modern traffic solutions. The efforts to increase comfort for locals and tourists are encouraging and contribute to the attractiveness of the region.