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Bus passengers without smartphones pay more, reader argues

Original: Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a smartphone?

A Guardian reader questions why bus fares are higher for people who do not book or pay via smartphone apps, arguing that digital-only discounts effectively penalise those without mobile phones. The piece has sparked discussion about whether transport operators should be required to offer equivalent cash and offline fares, and how digital ticketing affects elderly and low-income passengers.

Why now: Growing reliance on app-based ticketing is raising concerns about excluding people without smartphones.

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