Passengers traveling with Smart Cards with Greater Anglia are in with a chance of winning an all-expense paid trip to the o2 Arena with a friend.

Commuters are now being advised to make the switch from paper season tickets as having a smart card puts them in with a chance.

The competition opened on Monday 13th November.

The competition is set to run for five weeks with the closing date being Monday 18th December.

The winner will be announced on Friday 22nd December.

How to enter?

Anyone making the switch to Smart Cards or buying a Smart Card in this period will be automatically entered into the competition.

The Prize

Winners of the competition will receive a pair of tickets to an event of their choice at the O2. An overnight stay in a nearby hotel as well as £100 spending money.

Season ticket holders will also get a First Class upgrade for their trip along with their companion.

What is a smart card?

Having a smart card allows your journey to be more smooth… no queueing at the ticket office. Just book online!

Ticket barriers? No problem! Just touch your smart card on the reader.

Greater Anglia has found that 55.9% of annual season ticket holders have made the switch to Smart Cards.

What did the officials say?

Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia Managing Director commented “The success of the Smart Card has been a real success story for Greater Anglia in the past twelve months and we are in a good place to get a 95 percent conversion rate by October 2019. The benefits for customers are clear to see and it is a really good example of the innovation that Greater Anglia prides itself on. Be smart and make the switch!”

• Visit the Greater Anglia Website
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