When paying with cash or ticket, request a transfer when you first board the bus. The transfer allows you to travel for the next 90 minutes on any LTC bus in any direction. TRANSFERS CAN ONLY BE USED DURING THE SPECIFIED VALID TIME.
How do bus transfers work London?
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. Night buses run overnightbetween the close of the Tube network and the start of daytime bus services. For a different perspective on the capital, try a London tour by bus.
How long does a bus ticket last London?
Bus & Tram Pass season ticket
You can buy a 7 Day, Monthly or Annual Bus & Tram Pass and add it to your Oyster card. Annual Bus & Tram Passes give you 12 months travel for the price of ten and a half. Monthly Bus & Tram Passes are cheaper than buying four 7 Day Bus & Tram Passes.
How long is the bus hopper?
It means that, within the space of an hour, you can travel on unlimited buses and trams for a flat fee of £1.50. But the thing about that 60 minutes… it’s actually 70 minutes. That’s right, there’s a 10-minute grace period, which means that you might be able to squeeze in another cheeky bus ride for your £1.50.
What happens if you don’t 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.
What is the maximum TFL charge per day?
Your journey time
If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
Do you tap your card when you get off a London bus?
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 London travel cards last 24 hours?
Fares. You can either get a 24 hour or 7-day Travelcard. Residents can also get monthly or annual Travelcards. When buying a 24 hour Travelcard, you can choose a Day Anytime, which can be used at any time of the day and is valid until 4:30 am the next day.
Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
Is bus free after tube?
If you travel on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, IFS Cloud Cable Car or River Bus services in between Hopper journeys, you’ll be charged a standard fare. The Hopper fare will still apply to any further bus and tram journeys made within one hour of first touching in.
What is the world’s longest bus journey?
The bus service from London, England to Calcutta, India (now Kolkata) is considered to be the longest bus route in the world. The service, which was started in 1957, was routed to India via Belgium, Yugoslavia and North Western India. This route is also known as the Hippie Route.
What is a free Hopper fare?
What is the Hopper? Any second bus or tram journey made within one hour of the start of your first journey will be free, if you’re using contactless or Oyster pay-as-you-go.
Does bus hopper work on Oyster?
The Hopper fare applies automatically to passengers who are using contactless or Oyster pay-as-you-go. Passengers can switch between buses and trams in any combination, within an hour. For more details visit the TfL page on the Hopper.
Is it illegal to throw up on a bus?
Vomiting is not a notifiable offence and not recorded by TfL or BTP. We are determined to ensure the transport network is safe for passengers and staff alike. TfL have a Workplace Violence Unit (WVU) dedicated to supporting staff who have been victims of assault. For official crime data you should contact the BTP.
Can TfL inspectors check contactless?
TfL revenue inspectors can also check contactless payments cards, in addition to the Oyster cards.
Can a bus driver refuse to let you on?
(1) The operator (or a responsible person on its behalf) has the right to refuse entry to, or to remove from a vehicle being used by the operator any passenger or other person who in the opinion of a responsible person is, or appears to be, in breach of any of these Bye-laws.
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.
What happens if you tap in but dont tap out?
Remember, you need a different card or device for each person travelling. If you touch-in but don’t touch-out at your destination stop, with the same card or device, we won’t know what journey you made. If this happens, you’ll automatically pay the incomplete journey fare.
Why did TFL charge me 10 pounds?
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.
How many times can you use contactless before it asks for your PIN?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud.
Why have I been charged twice by TFL?
If you spend longer than the maximum journey time for your journey, you could be charged 2 maximum fares.