Automatic discounts of up to 20 percent for passengers in Lausanne, Neuchâtel and Uri
Bern, 4 May 2026 – Travellers who frequently travel on public transport will now pay less – automatically and with no subscription required. To mark its tenth anniversary, FAIRTIQ, together with its first partner operators in Switzerland, is introducing a new discount model: the FAIRTIQ Bonus. Starting today, passengers in the regions of Lausanne (Mobilis), Neuchâtel (Onde Verte) and the canton of Uri will automatically benefit from tiered discounts on their public transport journeys. Transports publics fribourgeois (TPF) and Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (VBL) are also joining the initiative, offering the FAIRTIQ Bonus across the entire Frimobil and Passepartout networks from June to August 2026. The FAIRTIQ Bonus replaces the previous 5 percent bonus model with a tiered system offering greater savings potential.
Travel more, save automatically
The principle is simple: the more FAIRTIQ users travel within a calendar month, the higher the discount applied to further journeys until the end of that same month. Discounts are activated automatically once certain spending thresholds are reached:
- 5% discount from CHF 10 spent
- 10% discount from CHF 50 spent
- 20% discount from CHF 100 spent
Only spending on journeys within the respective bonus regions counts towards these thresholds. The discount levels achieved apply exclusively to further journeys within those regions. The bonus resets at the start of each month.
As soon as a new level is reached, the app notifies users via push notification. The current bonus status can be viewed at any time in the FAIRTIQ app under Menu > Promotions > FAIRTIQ Bonus Switzerland.
With this new model, FAIRTIQ and its public transport partners are primarily addressing occasional and frequent travellers who value flexibility without committing to a subscription.
Advancing digital ticketing
The launch of the FAIRTIQ Bonus comes just weeks after the introduction of the timetable feature in the FAIRTIQ app. For the company, this step forms part of a broader shift towards more flexible, usage-based pricing models in public transport.
‘With the FAIRTIQ Bonus, together with our partners tl, transN and Auto AG Uri, we are demonstrating how fare models can better reflect actual mobility behaviour,’ says Gian-Mattia Schucan, Founder and Co-CEO of FAIRTIQ. ‘Passengers benefit automatically – with no planning and no commitment.’
First regions go live
The public transport operators Transports publics lausannois (tl), Transports publics neuchâtelois (transN) and Auto AG Uri are among the first to introduce the FAIRTIQ Bonus. In Lausanne, the model will initially be tested over a three-month period within the Mobilis network.
- At tl in Lausanne, the initiative is seen as a step towards modern mobility:
‘For us, innovation means making access to mobility as seamless and barrier-free as possible. With the FAIRTIQ Bonus in the Mobilis network, we are offering a fare model that adapts to modern lifestyles and makes regular travel in the Lausanne region more financially attractive,’ says Céline Walter, Head of Marketing & Communication. - TransN also highlights the incentive for digital ticketing:
‘With this new bonus model, we aim to further strengthen the appeal of digital tickets in the canton of Neuchâtel. It is a fair promise: those who regularly explore our region by bus, train and funicular are automatically rewarded for their loyalty,’ explains Yaëlle Frangeul, Head of Marketing. - For Auto AG Uri, simplicity is key:
‘As a regionally rooted service provider, we focus on simple solutions. The FAIRTIQ Bonus enables our passengers in the canton of Uri to benefit from attractive discounts without committing to a subscription in advance,’ says Diana Mattli, Marketing & Communication Specialist. -
The TPF team sees great regional value in the rollout:
‘With the FAIRTIQ Bonus, we want to make access to public transport even more attractive in the canton of Fribourg. Travellers benefit directly from their mobility, without prior investment or contractual commitment,’ says the Head of Customer Services at TPF.
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VBL also views this model as a clear advantage for seasonal and occasional users:
‘Thanks to the introduction of the FAIRTIQ Bonus, we are lowering the barrier to entry for occasional users in the Passepartout zone. Travelling more is now rewarded, in a simple and entirely automatic way via the app,’ explains the management of Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern.
How the FAIRTIQ Bonus works in detail
- Automatic rewards – Discounts are granted automatically once users reach defined spending thresholds within bonus regions during a calendar month.
- Tiered discounts – 5% from CHF 10, 10% from CHF 50, and up to 20% once CHF 100 is exceeded.
- Regional focus – Discounts are provided by the regional public transport operators tl, transN and Auto AG Uri to strengthen local public transport usage.
- Real-time feedback – The FAIRTIQ app immediately informs users when a new discount level is reached. Status can be checked at any time under Menu > Promotions > FAIRTIQ Bonus Switzerland.
- Exclusivity – To ensure fair pricing, the FAIRTIQ Bonus cannot be combined with other discount models or regional special offers.
About FAIRTIQ
With over 350 million journeys, FAIRTIQ has established itself as the global leader and pioneer in postpaid ticketing and mobile pay-as-you-go (MPAYG) solutions. The platform serves more than one million active monthly users and is currently available in 13 countries: Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom. Across 27 regions, the app enhances accessibility and ease-of-use for public transport on a regional level, while providing nationwide coverage in three countries. Leading transport operators and authorities rely on FAIRTIQ’s solutions as the company continues its rapid international growth and global user expansion.
More information: fairtiq.com/en/
About the partners
About Transports publics de la région lausannoise (tl)
tl forms the backbone of mobility in the greater Lausanne area, serving millions of passengers each year with its dense network of buses and the m1/m2 metro lines. As a driving force within the Mobilis fare network, tl consistently invests in innovations such as the FAIRTIQ Bonus to make switching to public transport as flexible and attractive as possible. More information: https://www.t-l.ch/
About Transports publics neuchâtelois (transN)
transN is the main transport operator in the canton of Neuchâtel, connecting city, lake and mountains. Within the Onde Verte fare network, transN offers modern mobility solutions. With the introduction of the FAIRTIQ Bonus, the company strengthens digital customer engagement and rewards passenger loyalty across the region. More information: https://www.transn.ch/
About Auto AG Uri (AAGU)
Auto AG Uri is the central mobility service provider in the canton of Uri, ensuring access to regional centres and tourist highlights with its bus services. Through its partnership with FAIRTIQ, AAGU offers passengers state-of-the-art ticketing technology and attractive savings opportunities, supporting sustainable mobility in the Alpine region. More information: https://www.aagu.ch/
About Transports publics fribourgeois (TPF)
The TPF are the leading mobility provider in the canton of Fribourg. Thanks to their dense and reliable network, TPF play a key role in sustainable mobility, serving the population with an innovative and forward-looking entrepreneurial spirit. More information: https://www.tpf.ch/
About Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (VBL)
As a leading mobility company, Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern has been shaping public transport in and around Lucerne for more than 125 years. With a team of around 600 employees, VBL transports around 50 million passengers every year, 365 days a year – always with a strong focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. Committed to the mobility of tomorrow, the company advocates for emission-free public transport. VBL therefore continuously develops its vehicle fleet, infrastructure and services to meet the current and future needs of its customers. More information: https://www.vbl.ch/
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