Hi Jenni, we do have a sign at the entrance to the bus advising customers not to smoke or vape on board.
Are you allowed to eat on Lothian Buses?
No food or drink may be consumed while travelling on our buses. Hot drinks must be carried in a sealed container.
Can I take my dog on Lothian Buses?
Animals
and learning dogs will be carried if space is available. 10.2 All dogs must be on a lead and muzzled if required by relevant legislation. 10.3 All other animals must be secured in a suitable cage or carrying case. within the bus.
Does Apple pay work on Lothian Buses?
We accept Visa and Mastercard (including Maestro) cards that display the contactless symbol, or that have been added to Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Are Lothian Buses 24 hours?
Lothian Buses operate a 24 hour service throughout Edinburgh and into the Lothians helping you to get around safe and reliably from Midnight to 0430.
Can I chew gum on the bus?
Remain properly seated, do not change seats, and keep head and hands inside the bus. Do not eat, chew gum, drink, smoke, or strike matches on the school bus.
Why did the bus only charge me 10p?
This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment. In a few days, you will be charged the full amount with the 10p being updated to the actual amount owed on the same authorisation. To learn more about card transactions, click here.
Are dogs free on Lothian Buses?
Lothian Buses in Edinburgh carry dogs if there’s room on the bus as long as they are on the lead. Nottingham City Transport buses will carry well-behaved dogs on a lead. Dog Rover ticket is £1 for all day travel.
Can you take hot drinks on a bus?
Usually, you can bring food and drink on the bus. Hot drinks need to be in a travel-safe container, like a takeaway cup with a lid or a thermos.
Are pets not allowed in bus?
The memo also noted that pets must wear animal diaper to maintain cleanliness and sanitation at all times during the journey. Pets placed inside a carrier or cage must be beside the passenger-owner and must pay the corresponding fare in an amount the same as that of the paying passenger per seat occupied.
Can I tap my phone on the bus?
Yes, You Can Tap Your Phone or Watch To Pay!
No problem! Use the credit card on your phone or watch for a convenient way to pay your fare. Make your payment through the credit cards that you’ve added to the mobile wallet on your phone or watch.
Do Edinburgh buses take cash?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
Is Lothian buses owned by the government?
We are the UK’s largest municipal bus company and proudly owned by the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Mid Lothian and West Lothian councils.
What is the longest bus route in Edinburgh?
Our longest route is the service X15, which is over 24 miles long.
Are buses in Edinburgh free?
Eligibility. 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.
Do you have to tap off Lothian Buses?
On Lothian city buses, just board and tap. On all other services, board and state your destination, then tap when prompted. Contactless can also be used to pay for paper tickets without capping, so you can pay for a friend or family member using the same card/device.
What can you not take on a bus?
What am I Not Allowed to Bring on a Bus in the USA?
- Alcohol. Alcohol is forbidden on US buses.
- Animals. With just a few exceptions, US bus carriers don’t allow animals on buses.
- Sharp objects.
- Sports equipment.
- Flammable or explosive materials.
- Weapons and tools.
- Chemicals.
Can I spit chewing gum in toilet?
Gum. Flushing gum down the toilet is a big mistake, as it’s sticky and insoluble. Being sticky, this leads to increased risk of clogging your pipes. Since it’s insoluble, gum will never disintegrate causing major risk for potential issues to your system down the line.
Is tossing gum littering?
80–90% of chewing gum is not disposed of properly and it’s the second most common form of litter after cigarette butts. Chewing gum is made from polymers which are synthetic plastics that do not biodegrade. When it’s tossed on the sidewalk, there it sits until it’s removed which can be a costly, time consuming process.
Is not paying for bus a crime?
Fare evasion is a criminal offence and you may be prosecuted. We have more Revenue Inspectors across our transport services working to reduce fare evasion.
Will contactless work on bus with no money?
Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash.