Their buses serving Bournemouth and Poole are normally run by low easy access buses with increased leg room and full air-conditioning. The popular M1 and M2 routes run from Poole to Bournemouth and onto Castlepoint and Southbourne respectfully and run every 3-5 minutes Monday to Saturday.
How do you pay for buses in Bournemouth?
We accept contactless on all our buses. You can pay debit or credit card with Visa or Mastercard, as well as by Apple Pay or Android Pay.
What happens if u forget to tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
How does tap on tap off work on buses?
Touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. To pay the right fare: Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out. For example, don’t touch in with an iPhone and touch out with an Apple Watch or contactless card.
How does tap on and off work?
How does it work? Simply TAP ON using the driver’s ticket machine at the start of each journey and TAP OFF at the end of each journey on the tap off reader located by the exit door, using a contactless payment method (Visa/Mastercard payment card or device using Apple Pay or Android Pay).
Can you pay cash on Bournemouth buses?
If you’re only planning to take the occasional journey, we offer the ability to pay with cash and contactless. You can pay for singles and returns as well as morebus dayriders and other tickets on the bus too.
What happens if I don’t have an opal card?
If you don’t have an Opal card or contactless payment card or device, you will need to buy an Opal single trip ticket to travel. Designed as a back-up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail.
Do you have to tap your debit card when leaving a bus?
Tap your contactless debit/credit card on the yellow card reader when you get on the bus. You don’t need to tap your card when you get off.
Is it illegal to not let a bus pull out?
It is not a legal requirement but not only is it courteous, it avoids any confusion for larger vehicles entering the flow of traffic.
Should I tap when I get on and off a bus?
There’s no need to ask the driver for a ticket; just tap when you get on and off the bus and make sure you tap the same contactless card or device each time.
What happens when you don’t tap off?
If you do not tap on, you may be fined for travelling without a valid ticket. If you do not tap on but do tap off at the end, you will be charged the default fare. If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip.
What happens if you tap in twice?
If you tap in at a station, you can’t pass your oyster card back to your mate behind, the system won’t accept two consecutive tap ins. However, it WILL accept them if the two are broken up by a tap out. So to discourage that, there’s a hefty fee involved with doing so.
Can I pay contactless on bus?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.
Where do you tap off on a bus?
When you board the bus, use your contactless card or device to ‘Tap on’ at the ticket machine next to the bus driver. Once you’ve reached your destination, ‘Tap off’ the bus using the reader attached to the pole on the left hand side as you exit the bus.
What happens if you tap in and out at the same station?
You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.
Does off peak count when tapping in or out?
The rate depends on when you touch in.
Peak fares apply from 06:30 to 09:29 and from 16:00 to 18:59 Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Off-peak fares apply at all other times. That is, if you touch in during those two three-hour periods, you will be charged the peak fare.
Do you need to tap out oyster on bus?
Touch your Oyster card in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers to pay the right fare. Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out. If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else.
How much is the bus from Bournemouth to Poole?
The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Poole is provided by National Express and takes 0h 22m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £3.00. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
Do buses in UK accept cash?
Can you pay for London buses with cash? No. Cash fares were abolished in 2014. Your only options now are to use an Oystercard, a contactless card, or a One Day Travelcard (don’t as it’s cheaper to buy an Oystercard, even taking into account the £5 deposit).
Is it cheaper to use Opal or debit card?
Opal is cheaper. using the Opal card gives you a discount on the full fare. using a credit card means you are charged the full fare. note that each traveller in the group needs their own credit card to pay for the fare ie you cannot use one credit card to pay for three tickets.
Can I use my debit card instead of Opal?
If your Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay for your travel. You’ll pay an Adult Opal fare. Check with your card issuer if you’re not sure if your card is contactless-enabled or if it’s rejected.