You can buy a spectrum smart card from the bus station information office which is open from 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on Sundays and bank holidays, or you can buy a one day paper ticket on any participating bus service – just ask the driver.
Can you pay card on bus Derby?
Change will no longer be necessary to pay for a bus ticket, as those with contactless bank cards can scan them on the bus’s card reader to pay for a ticket. The reader will also accept payments on Apple or Android Pay, using a smartphone.
Can you pay contactless on Derby buses?
Touch on touch off contactless travel is also available (adult fares only) with appropriate day caps depending on when you travel. ZigZag and ZigZag Plus paper tickets are available from drivers on the first bus you travel on. They can be paid for using cash or card and are unlimited day travel tickets.
How much is a single bus ticket in Derby?
Arriva’s new ticket fares for Derby
| Zone A | Zone B | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult single | £1.90 | £1.90 |
| Adult return | £3.60 | £1.90 |
| Child single | £1.10 | £1.10 |
| Child return | £2.50 | £2.50 |
Can you pay for the bus with cash UK?
No. Cash fares were abolished in 2014. Your only options now are to use an Oystercard, a contactless card, or a One Day Travelcard (don’t as it’s cheaper to buy an Oystercard, even taking into account the £5 deposit).
Can I pay my bus fare with a debit card?
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.
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)
What happens if you dont 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.
Will contactless work on bus with no money?
Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash.
How do I pay at the contactless pump?
There are two ways to use the Google Pay tag on the pump for contactless payment: tap it with your device or scan it with your phone’s camera. Android users can tap their device to the Google Pay tag to open their Exxon Mobil Rewards+ app or a web payment experience similar to the Exxon Mobil Rewards+ app.
What is a single ticket?
British English: single ticket /ˈsɪŋɡl ˈtɪkɪt/ NOUN. A single ticket is a ticket for a journey from one place to another but not back again.
How do you get around in Derby?
How to Get Around Derby
- Cycling. Derby really is a great city for cycling.
- Buses. Buses in Derby are something to be proud of.
- Trains. You can get to Derby in a fraction of the time it can take using other types of transport, giving you more time to relax or get stuff done.
- Smarter Driving.
- Walking.
- Cycling.
Can you buy tickets at Derby train station?
Ticket Office opening hours: Monday to Friday open from 04:55:00 until 22:45:00. Saturday open from 04:55:00 until 22:45:00. Sunday open from 06:20:00 until 23:00:00.
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.
Do buses in UK take card?
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.
When did busses stop taking cash?
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.
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.
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.
Why did first 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.
Can I buy tickets with a debit card?
Credit Affiliations
To use your debit card to purchase an airline ticket, the card must have a major credit card affiliation. If you have a Visa, MasterCard or Discover logo on the front of your debit card, you can purchase a plane ticket with the card.
What is tap on tap off on buses?
Want a flexible and cheaper way to pay? TOTO is for you. TOTO (Tap on Tap Off) allows you to get the best value single fare by tapping your contactless card or mobile payment device on the card reader when you get on the bus, and by tapping off at the second card reader by the luggage rack as you leave the bus.