MORE than a third of Britons make travel plans based on their tech needs, a survey has found.
Some 35% consider the ability to use gadgets such as smartphones and tablets before choosing a mode of transport or accommodation, according to the poll of 2,052 people commissioned by train ticket retailer Trainline.
The research found that 44% of people feel more in control of travel plans when they can use their electronic devices, with 18% keeping all their booking documents on a smartphone.
Travellers can use mobile tickets for selected journeys serving more than half of stations on the UK rail network, Trainline figures show.
The rail industry is part-way through a three-year plan to enable passengers to travel using mobile phones, contactless credit or debit cards and smartcards, in a bid to reduce reliance on the traditional orange paper ticket.
A Trainline spokeswoman said: “People are using technology to make journeys better and we’ve seen more than 120% year-on-year growth in app transactions, demonstrating that people are seeing the benefits of using technology for train travel.”
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