If you are 5-21 years old and live in Scotland you are eligible for free bus travel. All children and young people aged 5-21 will need to apply for a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to access free bus travel.
Are busses free right now Scotland?
With over 21 million free journeys having been made since January 2022, the Scottish Government has launched a new marketing campaign, encouraging more people under the age of 22 to take up free bus travel.
How do you pay on a Glasgow bus?
We are now accepting Contactless Payments on all our Greater Glasgow services. To reduce boarding times if you are paying with cash, we operate an “exact fare only” service. You can buy single, FirstDay and FirstWeek tickets from the driver.
Are buses in Glasgow contactless?
Secure contactless payments are accepted on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash.
How much does transport cost in Glasgow?
Greater Glasgow Bus Ticket Prices
| Ticket | Description | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Single | One single journey | £1.80 |
| FirstDay | Unlimited travel for one day | £4.90 |
| FirstWeek | Unlimited travel for seven days | £18.10 |
| First4Week | Unlimited travel for four weeks | £56.70 |
How much is a bus fare Scotland?
Single Tickets
| Adult | Young Person Concession with eligible Young Scot card | |
|---|---|---|
| travel in 1 zone | £1.80 | £1.20 |
| travel in 2 zones | £2.80 | £1.85 |
| travel in 3 zones | £3.80 | £2.50 |
| travel in 4 zones | £4.80 | £3.20 |
How do you pay for buses in Scotland?
Our buses accept all Android and Apple Pay devices, including smart phones and Apple watches for payments up to £30. So there’s no need to worry about having cash anymore. Buy before you board – mobile tickets are available on our app! You can also buy and store your ticket on your phone.
Can you still pay with cash on a bus in the UK?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card.
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 you pay by card on bus Scotland?
For adult passengers, tap the same card or mobile payment device for every journey across our entire network, and the following morning we’ll automatically charge you the cheapest adult daily fare for the journeys you’ve made. On Lothian city buses, this is capped at £4.40 per day!
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.
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 is the cheapest way to travel in Glasgow?
For the cheapest prices, download the First Bus App where you can buy and store tickets on your phone, plan your journey in advance and track the arrival of your next bus. First Bus also operate an express service between the city centre and Glasgow Airport with a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Is Subway in Glasgow free?
The Subway is the easiest way to get around the City Centre and West End of Glasgow. Running every four minutes at peak times, it takes just 24 minutes to complete a circuit of the fifteen stations and costs from as little as £1.55 for an adult single to travel anywhere else on the system.
How does bus work in Glasgow?
MyBus will pick you up and drop you off as close as possible to your destination. All vehicles are low-floor and wheelchair friendly. The driver will give assistance to board the bus from the pavement. However the driver is unable to provide assistance from your home to the bus.
Can you pay by card on bus in Glasgow?
Contactless payment is available on all our bus routes, including Glasgow Citybus. In preparation for your journey we would ask you to consider paying with contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay or our app tickets rather than cash.
Why do buses only cost 10p?
When you make journeys with Transport for London, you will be initially charged a 10p authorisation on your card. This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment.
What is the cheapest way to travel around Scotland?
Travel around Scotland by bus. Other than cycling and walking, taking the bus is the cheapest form of transport in Scotland. You can quite easily hop on a Megabus in Edinburgh city centre and be in Aberdeen four hours later for just £20, depending on the time of day.
Are trams free in Scotland?
From January this year, free tram travel has been offered to those under 22 who hold a National Entitlement or Young Scot card issued by the council. This policy replicated the Scottish Government’s Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme which came into force across Scotland.
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.
How do you pay for a bus ride 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.