Express Mode comes to Bee Network

Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is rolling out Express Mode payment capability.

This enables passengers to use Apple Pay to quickly and simply pay for their travel on the region’s buses and trams using an iPhone or Apple Watch. When using Express Mode with Apple Pay, passengers do not need to wake or unlock their iPhone or Apple Watch, or even open an app when paying to ride public transport.

The launch of Express Mode for Apple Pay users comes following the introduction of contactless ‘tap and go’ to the Bee Network in March.

 “Following the hugely successful launch of tap and go, I am delighted that the Bee Network will become the first integrated public transport system in the country outside of London to offer Express Mode” – Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “We are making great strides in making the Bee Network more reliable and easier to use. A key part of that is helping people pay in a way that suits them – and technology is a real enabler to that, which is why we’re excited to bring Express Mode to our Apple Pay customers.

 “Following the hugely successful launch of tap and go, I am delighted that the Bee Network will become the first integrated public transport system in the country outside of London to offer Express Mode.

 “Not only does it make using our buses and trams even easier and quicker than it is now, but it will also help us to unlock even more ways for people to travel in the future using their iPhone and Apple Watch.”

“We are committed to making travelling on the Bee Network as simple and convenient as possible” – Fran Wilkinson, Director of Customer and Growth at TfGM

Fran Wilkinson, Director of Customer and Growth at TfGM, said: “We are committed to making travelling on the Bee Network as simple and convenient as possible.

“We’ve listened to feedback, and we’re really excited to introduce Express Mode to our Apple Pay customers.

“It’s very easy to set up, and we look forward to welcoming our first passengers who use it onto the Bee Network.”