Bitcoin Worth Considering As Contactless Payment Option For New UK Smart Ticketing Approach
It is no secret how one unified payment model for all forms of public transportation could be very beneficial to consumers all over the world. In the United Kingdom, that situation might be about to change in the very near future. Smart ticketing is an interesting concept, and Bitcoin would make the purchasing process a lot smoother for everyone. The New UK Smart Ticketing System. Rather than having one ticket for bus rides, and another one for train rides, a unified transportation card valid across all transit journeys would go a long way. However, it is not easy to unite all of these....
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