This milestone for the new payment system shows that people are quickly adapting to the new payment method.

Contactless cuts out the need to buy a paper ticket or download the app. Passengers simply use a contactless-enabled device, such as a bank card, phone or smartwatch, to ‘touch-in’ and ‘touch-out’ at tram stops.

What did the officials say?

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said:

“I’m pleased that Greater Manchester residents and our many visitors are taking advantage of contactless payments on Metrolink.

“It’s making tram travel easier, and opening up our region to jobs, leisure, skills and education opportunities. This is another step on our way to the integrated, London-style transport system we want to see here.”

TfGM’s Head of Metrolink, Danny Vaughan, said:

“Christmas is the busiest time of year for Metrolink, with lots to see and do right on our doorstep.

“We expect to see somewhere in the region of 10 thousand extra journeys being made every day throughout December.

“Many of those customers will be occasional users visiting the festive markets, socialising, or working in seasonal jobs, and contactless is the ideal way for these people to pay for their travel.”

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