‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says

Proponents say scheme could generate up to £2.7bn in five years by making travel around north of England easier

A proposed travel card for northern England modelled on London’s Oyster system could save commuters up to £276 a year, data shows.

Users would tap in and out across different transport networks and fares would be automatically capped at the cheapest available rate.