Nottingham City Council to Launch NFC Travel App

Nottingham councilNottingham City Council has announced the launch of an app that will enable commuters to top up their plastic travel card using an NFC handset.

The smartcards are currently used across all public transport in the area and also double as a leisure and library card. The app could cut queue times by enabling communuters to top up using their mobile.

The two-year contract for this service has been awarded to Ecebs, a continuation of a three-year relationship with the Council.