Get on board Supertram with Contactless! During COVID-19, we’re doing all we can for the safety and wellbeing of our customers and employees. That’s why we’re encouraging all of customers to pay with contactless payment where possible. You can pay by contactless with your card or device on all our trams.
How do you pay for Supertram in Sheffield?
But now card payments are available on all trams, with the change coming into effect straight away. Customers can now use contactless, Google Pay or Apple Pay. No more missing the next service because you need to go to the cash machine.
Can you use contactless card on tram?
You can now use your contactless payment card or compatible mobile device on most National Rail services in the Oyster Pay As You Go (PAYG) area where contactless payments are accepted, as well as the bus, Tube, London Trams, DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground.
How much did Sheffield Supertram cost?
Sheffield was one of the last two major British cities to abandon its Local-Authority owned tram system. The last tram running from Beauchief to Vulcan Road, Tinsley was on 8 October 1960. The Supertram system cost £240 million at the time to build, which would be more than £400 million in today’s money.
How does Sheffield tram work?
Trams operate on Network Rail’s line from Tinsley to Rotherham station and beyond to the Parkgate shopping centre, where services terminate on a short spur at the side of the railway, after travelling on the Supertram line from Cathedral to Meadowhall South/Tinsley.
Can you pay by card on Sheffield buses?
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.
Can you pay by card on trams in Sheffield?
All you need is a contactless-enabled card or a mobile with Apple Pay or Google Pay™ installed and ready to use. Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled.
How do you pay for trams in Sheffield?
Single tickets, day tickets and weekly tickets can be purchased on board from the conductor, only cash is accepted. More about Supertram can be found on their website, www.supertram.com. Supertram also services a number of park & ride sites – located at Halfway, Nunnery Square, Middlewood and Malin Bridge.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
Can you tap your debit card on the train?
Contactless pay as you go (PAYG)
Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won’t have to queue for tickets at the station and won’t have to top up. Always remember to touch in and out.
How do you pay for the bus in Sheffield?
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.
Is the bus cheaper than the tram?
As per above the cost per passenger mile of a tram is around half that of a bus.
Are trams free on 11 15?
Travel free on buses and trams with an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard. If you have a non-concessionary 11-15 Oyster photocard, you get 50% off adult fares.
Can I use an Oyster card in Sheffield?
Oyster has no validity in Manchester or Sheffield or on the trains to/from those places.
How much is public transport in Sheffield?
Bus and tram fares in Sheffield will be capped at £2 from the start of November, it has been confirmed. The price freeze will apply across South Yorkshire more than two months ahead of a national £2 cap on bus journeys between January and March.
Which Supertram goes to Meadowhall?
Shalesmoor (South Yorkshire Supertram), Shalesmoor and Shalesmoor are the nearest light rail stations to Tram To Meadowhall in Sheffield.
Can I use debit card for bus?
Commuters may use any of the following options directly for public transport fare payment: Contactless bank card (Mastercard, NETS Tap, Visa) or mobile wallet#, or.
Can you pay for a bus ticket with a debit card?
Contactless cards
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX)
Can I use my Visa debit card on the bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
Is Sheffield Arena card only?
Our Food & Drink outlets are cashless, we only be take payment through chip & pin and contactless card payments.
Can you pay with card on local link?
We’re currently expanding our payment services to allow passengers to pay with a TFI Leap Card or the TFI Go app. You can currently use a TFI Leap Card to buy tickets on eligible TFI Local Link Regular Rural Bus services in the following services: TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan.