On the Bus Contactless payments >>, Apple pay, Google pay and cash are accepted on our buses.
How do you pay for the bus in Essex?
Essex Bus Tickets and Payment Methods
We are now accepting Contactless Payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay on all our Essex services. You can buy single, FirstDay and FirstWeek tickets from the driver.
Can you pay with a card on Colchester buses?
We accept all MasterCard and Visa cards displaying the contactless symbol. Apple Pay and Google Pay are also valid for use. Unfortunately, we do not accept payments by American Express or Maestro.
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 take the bus in Colchester?
The Colchester Borough Card allows unlimited bus travel in and around Colchester on First Essex, Arriva Colchester, Panther Travel, Ipswich Buses, Stephensons of Essex, and Hedingham Omnibuses. Tickets can be purchased via the First Bus App, Anglian Buses App or Arriva Bus App.
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 the bus with a dash?
Paying your DASH fare
Pay when you board the bus by placing the exact change in the farebox or by placing your TAP card by the validator located by the farebox. The validator will indicate if your TAP card has a valid DASH, Commuter Express pass, EZ transit pass or stored value (cash) by a green or red light.
Can you pay with a card debit card on a 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):
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.
How does tap on bus work?
How does it work? Simply TAP ON using the driver’s ticket machine at the start of each journey and TAP OFF at the end of each journey on the tap off reader located by the exit door, using a contactless payment method (Visa/Mastercard payment card or device using Apple Pay or Android Pay).
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.
How much is a bus lane fine in Colchester?
How much is the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)? The Penalty Charge Notice for being in a bus lane is £60. If payment is received within 14 days of the notice date (which will appear on the PCN), the charge will be reduced to £30. How to pay is detailed on the PCN.
Where are the bus lane cameras in Colchester?
Bus Lane Locations
- Channels Drive, Chelmsford. Find out more about bus gate enforcement in Channels Drive, Chelmsford.
- Duke Street, Chelmsford.
- Ghyllgrove, Basildon.
- Gunson Gate, Chelmsford.
- High Street, Colchester.
- Hythe Hill, Colchester.
- Hythe Station Road, Colchester.
- Laindon Link, Basildon.
What number bus goes to Colchester Asda?
These Bus lines stop near Asda Colchester Superstore: 2, 251, 371, 482, S2.
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. So if you only use your card for small payments make sure you can recall the PIN to avoid getting caught out at the till.
Can you pay by card on a UK bus?
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.
Can I tap my card to pay?
When a debit or credit card has the contactless feature, it can be tapped or held near a contactless-enabled merchant terminal. Encrypted card information is then sent using near field communication (NFC) technology between the card and the contactless reader on the terminal.
Can I use Dash for bus?
Dash customers can “Dash & Ride” on buses and trained using the latest version of the Dash app from the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store. To use Dash for transit, they can tap and pay with their NFC-enabled Android phone with the Dash app, iPhone or Apple Watch with Apple Pay.
How do I pay on the bus with my iPhone?
How to add a transit card on your iPhone
- On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
- Tap the Add button .
- Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card that you previously added to the Wallet app.
- Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
- Tap Continue.
What does a Dash mean on a bus timetable?
(The lines or dashes mean that the bus does not stop there.) Oldville. 0630. 0700.