Mini ticket machines in the Canton of Ticino
on buses and at the most important transfer hubs
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Public transport tickets in the Canton of Ticino will no longer be sold by drivers by the end of 2026
From around the end of 2026, customers on Ticino’s public transport network will be able to buy tickets at new mini ticket machines, exclusively using digital payment methods such as credit, debit or charge cards. The transport companies ABL, AMSA, ARL, PostBus, FART, FLP, SNL and TPL are jointly procuring the new mini ticket machines.
Why are the transport companies buying mini ticket machines?
The systems currently used for ticket sales (ticket machines) have reached the end of their service life and need to be replaced. Today, over 74 percent of customers use digital payment methods to buy tickets. For this reason, it makes no sense to install expensive machines that are used less and less and are also co-financed by taxpayers. The mini ticket machine is perfectly tailored to the current situation.
What types of tickets can be purchased at the new mini ticket machines? Just single tickets or travelcards too?
The mini ticket machines offer a limited range:
Single tickets
- For one-way journeys
- In 1st or 2nd class
- For adults or reduced fares (e.g. children, senior citizens, Half Fare Travelcard)
Day passes
- For a return journey on the same day
- Also available in 1st or 2nd class
- For adults or reduced fares
Additional tickets
- For dogs
- For bicycles
To ensure that tickets can be purchased quickly and securely, an optimized selection will be available on Postbuses. Travelcards can only be purchased at staffed counters or in the SBB online shop.
Useful information about the mini ticket machines
No ticket purchase from drivers
- Removal by the end of 2026: the driver’s ticket points and most ticket machines at stops will be removed.
- Ticket machines will remain in place: at the most important transfer hubs, ticket machines will continue to be available.
Paying for tickets with cash
- Cash payment at the counter: tickets can be paid for in cash at staffed counters. The counter staff will be happy to help you!
- Charge cards as an alternative: charge cards – including the SwissPass – can also be used. These cards are available at the counters and/or points of sale of the individual transport companies and can be paid for in cash.
Payment options
- Flexible payment options: payment with credit, debit or charge cards is possible.
- Alternative to credit cards: charge cards can be used.
- Digital alternatives: tickets can be purchased via the SBB or FairtiqTarget not accessibleapps.
