Campaigning for improved train services and more affordable tickets has long been a key area of focus for Alex.
He has therefore welcomed Great Western Railway's introduction of a new pay-as-you-go smartcard to roll payments and tickets into one, ensuring customers get the best value on the day of travel.
The card will enable passengers to get best value on walk-up fares for the day of travel, plus the capping of weekly season ticket prices.
Alex said: “I welcome GWR’s new Pay-As-You-Go scheme – a first for our region – which is being launched for Cheltenham. It's important that passengers can travel to places like Bristol or Gloucester and have confidence that they will be getting the best value fare. I'm pleased too that GWR have ensured the scheme works across other rail operators including CrossCountry and Transport for Wales.”