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<p>We are working closely with the local authorities and transport operators in both
Bath and Bristol to deliver integrated transport ticketing. <em>Building better bus
services: multi-operator ticketing</em> was published by the Department in March 2013
and provides guidance for local transport authorities on planning and implementing
multi-operator ticketing services. In October 2013 the Department established the
Smart Cities Partnership programme to accelerate the delivery of smart multi-operator
commercial tickets. The West of England Partnership, including Bath and Bristol, is
a member of the Smart Cities Partnership and has, alongside other large cities, bus
operators (and equipment suppliers), committed to delivery principles that will underpin
growth in smart, multi-operator ticketing. The big five bus operators have undertaken
to deliver multi-operator ticketing this year throughout the Smart Cities Partnership
areas, including Bristol, and we will be working with them to support delivery.</p><p>
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