‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says

A proposed travel card for northern England modelled on London’s Oyster system could save commuters up to £276 a year, data shows. Users would tap in and out across different transport networks and fares would be automatically capped at the cheapest available rate. Researchers estimate the scheme could generate up to £2.7bn for the economy over five years by making it easier for people to travel between towns and cities for work, training and leisure. …