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.
Do West Midlands buses take cash?
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.
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.
How do you ride the bus in Birmingham?
A combined bus and tram one-day ticket costs 6.80 pounds per adult. How to Pay: Tickets can be purchased on the bus or tram, at a travel center, or via mobile app. Use Transport for West Midlands’ fare checker website to find your rate. If paying by cash, be sure to have exact change for the driver.
How does tap and go work on bus?
Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device). Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out. You can pay for someone else’s travel with your contactless card or device if they’re travelling with you.
Can you use your bank card on the bus Birmingham?
You can use your contactless payment card/device to pay for travel on our services where contactless is accepted.
How do you pay for trams in Birmingham?
You can buy tickets from the conductor on the tram or use a Swift pay as you go card. Tram stops are in four ticket zones. The zones you can travel between is based on your ticket. You can find what zones your stops are in on our online service.
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.
Do you need to put your arm out for a bus?
The answer is no, you don’t need to stick your arm out.
How much is ring and ride in Birmingham?
It’s free to become a registered user of the service and passengers are welcome to take a non-registered friend or relative with them. Adults – £2.40 single, Children under 16- £1.20, Children under 5 travel free.
What happens if you forget 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.
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.
Is tap and go more expensive?
Fees for tap-and-go are about four times higher than EFTPOS and add about 40¢ to a $100 transaction for a retailer or merchant.
Can I use my Visa debit card on the bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
Can you use ATM for bus?
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.
Why is my card declining on the bus?
Your card issuer has declined payment
This may be because your bank account doesn’t have enough money to pay for your journey. If this happens you’ll need to get your card reauthorised. You can do this in two ways: Contact your card issuer.
Are buses in Birmingham contactless?
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.
Are Birmingham trams free?
Tram network in Birmingham has been extended with a catenary-free section from Birmingham New Street station to the city hall and library. It is the first tram line in the UK without overhead wires. The new extension is served by the battery-powered trams.
How do you pay on West Midlands Metro?
You can pay by cash, contactless or Swift pay as you go. Tickets can also be purchased on the My Metro app. View our full range of tickets, or search for a specific fare to find out more.