About NoSeat.com
Who am I?
Hello! I'm Gaston, creator of NoSeat.com.
I've always been passionate about public transport and urban life in general. I am fascinated by the creativity that is unlocked when humans come together.
How did I come up with the idea for NoSeat.com?
I've spent a lot of time travelling around the world, exploring and living in different cities. As an urban enthusiast, public transport has been a feature of my life since day one.
Over time, I noticed that navigation itself was not a major problem when stepping into a new public transport system - Google Maps is usually good enough. If not, there is always a local alternative app.
The problem is actually figuring out what tickets to buy! Is there an app I should download? Or do I go to a vending machine? If so, what tickets do I buy? Ah, I can pay contactless, great... no, wait, I can only do it on buses but not on trams. Ugh, this is confusing!
I created NoSeat.com to provide clear, concise information about buying public transport tickets in major cities around the world. Whether you’re a tourist or a local commuter, I hope this site helps you figure out how to pay for public transport without much hassle.
How did I choose the name for this site?
Before you ask, yes: the site name pays explicit homage to The Man in Seat Sixty-One. Mark's website has been a true inspiration for NoSeat.com. Seat Sixty-one refers to Mark's favourite seat on the Eurostar. Since we can't make a seat reservation on public transport, our favourite seat is... no seat!
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