All London Buses have both audio and visual next-stop announcements, although very occasionally it does not work. The stop names are nearly always the same as used in the Journey Planner, so you can use this tool to work out the name of the stop you need to get of at.
Do I need to press stop on London bus?
While you’re getting off, usually others will be getting on at the front door. You don’t tap anything, just get off the bus. London buses are great in that distance doesn’t matter, the cost is still the same.
How do you know when to get off bus in London?
Using buses in London
- Download our TfL Go app which has interactive maps, live bus times and much more.
- Our online Journey Planner tool can also help you plan journeys based on real time information.
How does the bus system in London work?
London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.65, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £4.95. 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.
How do you know when to get off the bus?
Pull the signal cord when your stop is close.
For efficiency, buses sometimes won’t stop at stops that no passengers are getting off at. To communicate your stop to the bus driver, be sure to pull the signal cord that’s located just above the bus windows. Do this about 1 block before your stop.
What happens if you don’t tap off a London bus?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
How does stop the bus work?
This is a game of rounds. One person start by silently running through the letters of the alphabet in their head. When the player to their left shouts “Stop the Bus!” the letter the first person was thinking of becomes this round’s letter. Take it in turns to be the alphabet reciter.
Do you have to tap when you get off the bus?
There’s no need to ask the driver for a ticket; just tap when you get on and off the bus and make sure you tap the same contactless card or device each time. We accept payments on VISA, Mastercard, Apple Pay (now with Express Mode) and Google Pay. No more paper tickets!
Can you tap and go on London buses?
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.
How do I find my London bus route?
London bus route planner
To find out how to reach a particular destination, use the TfL Journey Planner. Type in your departure and arrival points. Click ‘Travel Options & Accessibility and deselect all options except ‘buses’. The planner gives you the route number, departure times and estimated journey time.
What happens if you don’t tap out with contactless?
Tapping In and Out
If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you’ll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.
What happens if I tap in and out at the same station?
You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.
Are all London buses automatic?
iBus. All of London’s buses use the London iBus system, an Automatic Vehicle Location system that provides passengers with audio visual announcements and is able to trigger priority at traffic junctions.
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.
Why do people in England thank the bus driver when they get off?
It’s called courtesy, and acknowledges gratitude for a service provided. Bus drivers can get a lot of abuse from passengers and most of us appreciate what they do for us.
How do you make sure no one sits next to you on a bus?
- Arrive early.
- Sit 1/3 of the way down the bus from the entrance.
- If you’re on the double-decker bus, sit on the bottom level.
- Take the aisle seat.
- Put your bag on the floor — put your JACKET on the seat next to you.
- Do something very involved and uninviting while everyone is boarding the bus.
- Fall asleep.
How much does TfL charge for not tapping out?
up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
Why did TfL charge me 10p?
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.
Can TfL inspectors check contactless?
TfL revenue inspectors can also check contactless payments cards, in addition to the Oyster cards.
Is it illegal to stop in a bus stop?
Any vehicle may enter a bus lane to stop, load or unload where this is not prohibited (see Rule 141). Bus lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs that indicate which (if any) other vehicles are permitted to use the bus lane.
Why do we say at the bus stop?
If you’re on a bus asking someone where the bus stops, you’d also say “at” because it’s the intersection of the bus line and a certain street: “Does this bus stop at York Street?” Otherwise, in some dialects of British English: in. The bus stop is in York Street. In US English: on.