noun phrase · formal
integrated ticketing system
UK/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd ˈtɪk.ɪ.tɪŋ ˈsɪs.təm/US/ˈɪn.təˌɡreɪ.təd ˈtɪkɪtɪŋ ˈsɪs.təm/IN·te·grated TICK·et·ing SYS·tem
A ticketing scheme that allows one ticket or card to be used across multiple transport modes and operators.
Examples
“An integrated ticketing system enables passengers to use one card for buses, trains and trams.”
“Cities with integrated ticketing systems often see higher public transport use.”
“The council plans an integrated ticketing system linking buses and suburban rail next year.”
Band 8 sentence
“An integrated ticketing system would significantly lower barriers to using public transport by simplifying fare payment across operators.”
Collocations
- introduce an integrated ticketing system
- use one ticket across
- integrated ticketing platform
Word family
Common mistakes
integrated ticket system→integrated ticketing system
one-ticket for all transports→one ticket for all transport modes / an integrated ticketing system
Say it for a higher band
5one ticket→6unified fare→7+integrated ticketing system
Synonyms
unified fare system
Easily confused
contactless payment
“Many passengers prefer contactless payment for short bus journeys.”
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