FAIRTIQ

Public transport ticketing without zone choices

FAIRTIQ is a public transport ticketing app for people who ride trains, buses, trams and boats. Instead of buying a ticket before you board, you record your trip in the app and pay for it afterwards. You do not have to name your final stop or work out which fare zone you need.

The developer says the app charges the best available price for the journey as a whole. Switching direction during a trip, or changing between different vehicles, does not require a new ticket.

Starting and stopping a journey

Shortly before boarding, you tap the Start button in the app. You do not enter a destination at this point. When you reach your stop, you tap Stop, and the app shows the calculated cost of the trip.

The timing of the start swipe is the only moment the app asks for input before a ride, so the steps are the same on every vehicle type the app covers.

Showing a QR ticket to a conductor

If a conductor asks to see your ticket, you tap the Show ticket button. The app then displays a QR code on screen for the check. You do not need to open a separate ticket screen or buy a paper ticket.

The ticket is kept on the phone, so it is only available when the app is open on the device you are carrying.

Companion mode for travelling groups

Companion mode lets you bring fellow travellers onto your trip, so that they also have a valid ticket. The developer describes it as a new function. It is aimed at people travelling together who would otherwise each need their own ticket.

Where the ticket is valid

The developer publishes an overview of the area of validity on its website, at fairtiq.com, under the passengers section. Check that page to see which networks the app covers before you travel.