The bus is a safe place which anyone can attend if they have injured themselves, are feeling unwell or are intoxicated. The bus is the result of partnership working between NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group, Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police.
How do you take the bus in Plymouth?
Here’s how to do it:
- Ask the driver for a ticket (£45 contactless limit applies).
- Place you contactless card/device over the card reader.
- Wait for your ticket to be printed.
- That’s it! Your ticket becomes your receipt.
- Enjoy your journey with Plymouth Citybus.
Can I pay by card on bus in Plymouth?
You can pay by: Visa. Mastercard. Apple Pay.
Do you have to wear a mask on the bus Plymouth?
It is strongly recommended that you wear a face covering on all forms of passenger transport and in stations, including: on all buses and coaches, including private hire vehicles and school services. on all train services. in indoor areas of a ferry.
How many buses are in Plymouth?
Plymouth Citybus
| Plaxton Pointer 2 bodied Dennis Dart SLF in the latest version of the livery | |
|---|---|
| Service area | South-West Devon Cornwall |
| Service type | Bus services |
| Routes | 143 |
| Fleet | 300+ (April 2020) |
Do you have to tap when you get off the bus?
Step 6: When you are exiting the bus you don’t need to tap out (like you do for other public transport), just make your way to the doors that are at the back or the middle of the bus.
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 I pay with my bank card on the bus?
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):
Can you pay with cash on the bus UK?
There are four easy ways for you to buy your tickets on the bus, using Tap & cap, Contactless payments, paying with cash or paying with a Swift Pay As You Go card.
What is Plymouth famous for?
Plymouth
- The city’s most famous landmark, The Mayflower Steps commemorates the sailing of the ship and the Mayflower Pilgrims from Plymouth in 1620.
- Enjoy the splendid views of Plymouth Sound from the grassy headland of The Hoe or climb 94 steps to the top of Smeaton’s Tower.
Is Plymouth a military city?
The strategic position of Plymouth made it an appropriate location for permanent military establishments including the Royal Citadel and the Naval Dockyard.
How many bus stops Plymouth?
The Plymouth Citybus has 67 Bus routes in South West with 1497 Bus stops.
What happens if you forget to tap off 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.
What happens if I forget to tap off Go bus?
If you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, an amount for Missed Tap Off or Underpayment will be deducted from your PRESTO card at the start of your next trip in the GO network.
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 use my phone as a TAP card?
In the TAP app, sign in or create a TAP account. In the Cards section, press the add card icon at the top left. Press “Add a TAP Card on Your Phone.” Follow the prompts to add a “virtual” TAP card to your phone to use it to tap and pay.
Do you need to tap out on the bus UK?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
Do TAP cards expire?
How long will my TAP card last? Regular TAP cards expire after ten years. Reduced Fare TAP card expiration dates vary, depending on the type of card. Check your card’s expiration date at taptogo.net, at a TAP Vending Machine or at a TAP Vendor location.
What happens if you tap out with a different card?
What happens if I touch in with one contactless card, and touch out with another on the same journey? It’s important that you try to avoid doing this, as you’ll be charged a maximum fare on both of your cards. The two separate journeys won’t be linked and each one will be recognised as incomplete.
How do I pay on the bus with my iPhone?
How to add a transit card on your iPhone
- On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
- Tap the Add button .
- Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card that you previously added to the Wallet app.
- Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
- Tap Continue.
Can you use Visa on bus?
But there are still situations that might require us to take public transport (or if you’re an essential worker). Commuters can now tap any MasterCard/Visa credit card to pay for public transport under LTA’s SimplyGo scheme.