Since December 2012, passengers on London's 8,500 buses have been able to pay using debit and credit cards displaying the contactless symbol, and from "early 2014" they can be used across the capital's network, including the tube, overground, Docklands Light Railway and trams. However, millions of Londoners and visitors to the capital are about to get an all-in-one card that will allow them to do many of the same things. The consortium plans to run two pilot schemes during the middle of next year – one involving journeys into London, the other in and around Glasgow – ahead of what they hope will be a full rollout in 2015. With government-backed funding, and a consortium which includes players such as train operating company Greater Anglia and the Centre for Transport Studies at Imperial College London, it suggests that unlike some flights of fancy this one just might get off the ground. And – because it can display a barcode on its screen – it could even be used for air travel. MultiPass could replace a rail season ticket or Oyster card, and you could also use it to pay for car parking and refreshments during the journey. Those behind it claim it is designed to solve two problems: the need to carry, or buy, lots of different cards and tickets for different journeys, and the challenge of negotiating Britain's byzantine ticketing systems in order to obtain the cheapest fare. The real-life version would be a single nationwide combined ticket and travelcard with an "e-ink" screen similar to those on many e-readers. In The Fifth Element, directed by Luc Besson and mainly set in the 23rd century, the MultiPass appears to be a hi-tech ID card that is used, among other things, for space travel – in one of the most quoted scenes, a young woman known as Leeloo, played by Milla Jovovich, flashes her pass as she attempts to board a spaceship. To see all available offers, view Offers & Upgrades.But could developments in contactless payment technology risk leaving it looking redundant? What if I need help? You can reach us or search more frequently asked questions in our Help Center if you need assistance.ĭo CityPASS® tickets provide any other discounts at attractions? When CityPASS® tickets include a choice of attractions, attractions may offer admission discounts so you can visit additional attractions at a savings. If any of the attractions require reservations, please contact our Customer Care team prior to making reservations for part of your travel party. Instructions are available in Reservations & Entry details.ĭo I need to visit attractions in a specific order? You can visit attractions in any order you would like.Ĭan I visit more than one attraction in a day? There is no limit to how many attractions you can visit in a day.Ĭan I visit the attractions more than once? Tickets are valid for one-time admission to each attraction unless otherwise noted in each attraction’s admission details.Ĭan we split up and visit different attractions? The travelers in your party can visit different attractions. What do I need to show to enter an attraction? Depending on the attraction, you will either present your CityPASS® tickets, your attraction reservation, or both. You can start using your tickets as soon as you receive your ticket email or anytime within a year from date of purchase. When can I use my tickets? The validity period is 9 consecutive days starting with and including the first day you visit an attraction. CityPASS® admission cards are available at some attractions. You can print the email if you prefer a hard copy. How will I receive my tickets? When you purchase from, you’ll receive an email shortly afterward with a ticket for each individual in your party. Do I need to choose the attractions before I purchase? You can decide which attractions to visit after purchasing, but we suggest making advance reservations where possible once you receive your CityPASS® tickets.
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