Do you remember when ticket machines looked like this?
Stagecoach Midlands has released an image of a historic Setright paper ticket machine to mark the arrival of its new, advanced Ticketer TK300 models, set to be introduced across the region.
The old Setright machines issued tickets using dials and a handle to crank out paper tickets and were a familiar sight across the region.
The new TK300 models can store hundreds of routes, dispense tickets at the touch of a button and track the vehicle’s location, enabling customers to see this information via the Stagecoach app.
Mark Whitelocks, managing director of Stagecoach Midlands, said: "As we work to introduce these ultra-modern pieces of technology, it is important that we remember our heritage of such iconic items as the ticket machine, but also appreciate the modern technology which helps to get our loyal customers where they need to go as quicky and conveniently as possible."
He described the modern bus as a "technological marvel" and emphasised the importance of features like contactless payment.
Stagecoach, founded in 1980, has a fleet of 8,400 vehicles connecting over 100 major towns and cities across England, Scotland, and Wales, with nearly 10 per cent of its fleet now running on electric power.
The company employs 25,000 people.
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