Mmastodon TechnologyCybersecurity first seen 1 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #1
Rising bus fares penalise passengers without smartphones
Original: Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a smartphone? Article URL: https://www. theguardian.com/money/202
A Guardian money article asks why bus passengers who do not use smartphones should have to pay more for their tickets. It highlights how cheaper digital fares and app-based ticketing leave passengers without mobile phones facing higher prices. Readers are debating the fairness of smartphone-only discounts and what it means for older or low-income travellers who rely on cash and paper tickets.
Why now: Digital-only discounted fares are increasingly excluding passengers without smartphones, sparking debate about digital exclusion on public transport.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 1 h ago to 1 h ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/914808