Image Credit: Scottish Citylink
TransMach has started 2025 with the deployment of almost 200 contactless ticketing machines to Scottish Citylink, which represents the smart ticketing specialist’s biggest single customer order for its fixed and mobile ETMS.
In a major upgrade to Scottish Citylink’s ticketing hardware, TransMach’s TM500 fixed ETMs and TM920 Pro mobile machines have been installed on its fleet of coaches, which operate a network of services across Scotland. All machines accept contactless (cEMV) payments, ITSO smartcards and QR codes generated by travel apps and booking systems. The ETMs are integrated with their booking system, allowing drivers to access the manifest directly through the ETM interface, thereby eliminating the need for paper-based manifests.
The system also features Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI), accessible via a separate tracking link, allowing passengers to view estimated arrival times (ETAs) in real-time.
Furthermore, TransMach’s Cloud based back-office system enables operators to produce analytical reports for different metrics over an unlimited timeframe, including revenue, schedule adherence, passenger loading and service performance.
Commenting on the deal, Minesh Vandra, TransMach’s Director, said:
“We were very proud to be selected by Scottish Citylink for such an important upgrade to its onboard ticketing system. As well as supplying the machines, TransMach is focused on helping the business make efficiencies in cost and time through our cloud-based asset management service, which will add value to Scottish Citylink’s operation moving forward.”
Simone Walsh, Managing Director, megabus and Scottish Citylink, said:
“TransMach has been an invaluable partner in enhancing our ticketing operations. Their flexibility in adapting to our unique requirements and proactive approach to resolving challenges has been exemplary. The team’s dedication to providing prompt and effective solutions has ensured a seamless experience for both our staff and passengers. We are delighted to work with such a reliable and forward-thinking company.”
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News release issued by Blackbird Communications on behalf of TransMach.
Media contact: Stuart Brooks – [email protected]
About Transmach
Established in 2011, TransMach is a leading contactless ticketing and travel software supplier to more than 300 public transport operators across the UK and Europe, covering mainstream bus services, inter-town coach and tram operations, as well as commuter, school and demand-responsive services.
TransMach offers cost-efficient, ITSO, QR, EMV and BODS compliant, contactless ticketing solutions, which include its latest, industry leading TM700 On-bus ETM. Its unique Bus Tracker utilises the company’s 5G and 4G-enabled Android ticket machines to pin-point a bus’s precise location via GPS, making it the most accurate in the industry.
TransMach supports customers with a cloud-based back-office system, online ticket booking engine, as well as the development of bespoke smartcards and mobile ticket Apps. It also offers customers a full range of ticketing consumables and a machine repair service.