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Bus passengers without smartphones face higher fares

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

A Guardian money column asks why bus passengers who cannot or do not want to pay by smartphone end up paying more than those using mobile ticketing. The piece highlights a growing accessibility concern as transport operators push app-based payments and discounts, leaving cash and offline customers with pricier options. Readers are debating whether digital-only fare incentives unfairly penalise older, low-income or technologically excluded passengers.

Why now: Digital payment discounts on public transport are raising fairness and accessibility concerns for people without smartphones.

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