Isle of Man ferry tickets go cashless in crime crackdown at ports
'Progressive step'
The DHA said the police force had been aware of gangs exploiting cash payments for tickets "for some time". However, change will still be accepted on board Manx vessels.IOMSPC Managing Director Brian Thomson said the move reflected "the way our customers now prefer to pay and aligns with wider industry trends".Going cashless would "speed up transaction times, enhance security, and provide a more seamless booking experience", he added.The company said 1% of its ticket sales were made using cash each year, and the move was a "practical and progressive step".It added that any passengers that did not have access to banking would not be "penalised" and it urged people in that position to contact the Steam Packet at least seven days before the travel time to organise "alternative payment methods".
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