Issue - meetings

To consider and agree to the scope and objectives of the Northern Digital Mobility Strategy.

Lead: Matt Smallwood

8.1             Members received the report and presentation from the Head of Digital Strategy who highlighted the key issues in the report.

 

8.2          Cllr Fenton was supportive of adding value and not seeking to duplicate practice. He stated that he would be keen for this to be used for the tourist and visitor economy and commented on micro mobility.

 

8.3          Cllr Salter suggested the inclusion of modes of transport such as ferries and added that once in place, in order to get public support, this needs to be as visible as possible.

 

8.4          Cllr Cooper asked how this proposal fits in with the work of the DfT  and whether non Mayoral authorities would have the same powers.

The Head of Digital Strategy stated that there is work on going with the Department on contactless ticketing on bus and rail, and that TfN’s priorities are understanding it at a local level and allowing for engagement with it.  Regarding local authorities’ powers on ticketing he explained that they do have powers on ticketing and one of TfN’s statutory powers was being able to create a statutory ticketing scheme.

8.5          The Chair asked about the adoption of the London scheme in the North and wanted to establish the ‘pain points’ for the customer and local  authorities. He also suggested that this work should start in non-Mayoral authorities.

 

The Head of Digital Strategy explained that the London system is expensive and not necessarily suitable for the North; however, the core pillars are useable.  With regard to the ‘pain points’ for passengers he believes these are around accessibility and education on existing ticketing systems whilst for local authorities it is duplication of systems.

8.6          The Chair stated that the Committee welcomes ‘frictionless’ payment for travel but needs to go beyond buses and trains and needs to be fully interchangeable.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.