Users of metro, bus, tram, and train who do not have a pre-purchased ticket will be able to buy a single journey ticket directly on public transport by paying with a credit or debit card, or compatible devices such as mobile phones.
The ATM has opened the tender process to award the banking system required to deploy this service. The tender is expected to be resolved by the end of this year, with the aim of having the new method operational during 2027.
Current T-mobilitat readers will be adapted to accept bank cards for single ticket purchases. Passengers will need to tap their card or mobile device on the access readers and repeat the validation before alighting. The system will calculate the final fare based on the zones traveled.
The Minister of Territory and government spokesperson, Sílvia Paneque, stated that the system is primarily designed for "occasional" users, following the model of other cities such as Madrid or London.
Paneque detailed that the implementation period will be approximately "three months" and the initial contract will last for two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Mobile validation will also allow for ticket payment to be proven in case of inspection.
Currently, TMB buses already allow the purchase of single tickets with a bank card using dedicated readers next to the driver. These readers will be phased out once the new unified T-mobilitat reader system is implemented.
