We accept contactless credit/debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay – plus old fashioned cash. We are asking customers to use contactless or mobile app payments wherever possible.
How do you pay for the bus in Leicester?
Simply “tap on” your contactless card or phone (with Google or Apple Pay enabled) on the ticket machine when you board the bus and “tap off” on the Tap off Reader when you alight, and your single fare will automatically be calculated.
Do buses in UK accept cash?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card. We’re happy for you to use all major debit and credit card providers, like Visa, MasterCard. Unfortunately, you can’t buy a longer term bus passes on the bus.
Can you pay cash on West Midlands buses?
You can use cash or a card to pay for fares and tickets on the bus, train or tram in the West Midlands. Some buses (NX Bus and Stagecoach Bus) and the tram (My Metro) also have mobile apps available where you can also buy tickets.
Can you pay cash on centrebus?
If you wish to continue to benefit from the Travel Club discount, then you can continue to purchase your tickets from the driver, paying with cash or contactless. However, for frequent travellers, the longer term savings of the tap on tap off price cap may be greater than with Travel Club.
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 bus drivers refuse money?
This is unacceptable and any driver found to be doing this may be subject to disciplinary action.”
How do you pay for the bus UK?
You can travel using pay as you go with contactless (card or device) or your Oyster card. You can also travel using your Oyster card with a 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Bus & Tram Pass.
When did buses go cashless?
6 July
The removal of cash fares will deliver £130m savings to 2022/23 and this will be reinvested in improving transport in the capital. Cash fares will not be accepted from 04:30 on Sunday 6 July, the start of TfL’s next fare charging period.
Can I pay with cash on a National Express bus?
Drivers can accept cash or card payments. If paying by cash, please ensure you have the correct change to avoid delays. Drivers cannot make a reservation for a connecting service. If your journey requires a change of coach you must purchase a ticket from each driver.
Can I use ATM card to pay bus fare?
Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses. For contactless credit or debit cards that come with ez-link/NETS FlashPay functionality, the ez-link/NETS FlashPay function will be the default payment mode for transit.
Do buses in Birmingham take cash?
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 happens if I forgot 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 much is a bus pass in Leicester?
Season prices:
| Adult | Price / Day | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-days | £14.00 | £2.80 |
| Month | £37.00 | £1.85 |
| Quarter | £106.00 | £1.77 |
| Annual | £370.00 | £1.54 |
What is tap on tap off on buses?
Want a flexible and cheaper way to pay? TOTO is for you. TOTO (Tap on Tap Off) allows you to get the best value single fare by tapping your contactless card or mobile payment device on the card reader when you get on the bus, and by tapping off at the second card reader by the luggage rack as you leave the bus.
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 board a bus?
You may ‘board’ a bus, or a plane, or a ship, or even a train (though you don’t often hear ‘board’ a bus, nor a train).
Can I use my Visa debit card on a bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
How much does a bus cost UK?
£1.65
London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.65, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £4.95. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey.
How does tap and go work on bus?
Simply hop on the bus and tap on with your driver using a credit/debit card or with Google Pay or Apple Pay then just sit back and relax. We then automatically calculate and charge the best adult fare. So, you can tap on as many times as you want and travel knowing you’ll always pay the best price, Single, Day or Week.
Can a bus driver refuse to let a child on?
! While bus drivers can refuse entry to people without the correct fare or a valid travel pass, they are trained to use their discretion, particularly when approached by young, vulnerable people or people obviously distressed – and should never leave them stranded.”