“Our aim is to make passengers’ journeys as smooth and straight forward as possible.” Luton Airport Parkway station manager, Joe Healy, said: “The new Pay As You Go contactless system is a welcome addition to our shuttle buses, which will make travel easier for those making their way to and from Luton Airport.”
Can you tap contactless on bus?
No problem! With contactless you don’t need to worry about finding change to pay for your bus ticket. It’s secure – contactless payments have the same level of protection as Chip and Pin payments.
Does Luton Airport Parkway accept contactless?
Getting from the station to the airport
If your ticket is to Luton Airport Parkway (LTN), you can pay the Shuttle Bus fare separately. The Shuttle Bus can only accept contactless payments (Visa or Mastercard only).
How do I pay for Luton airport bus?
The Shuttle Bus accepts both cash and contactless payments.
Do UK buses accept contactless?
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.
Why doesnt my contactless work on the bus?
Some of the reasons why a card may not work include: The card is outside of the validity dates i.e. expired. The card is not a contactless card. The card is not accepted e.g. American Express.
What happens if I 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.
Do Luton buses take card?
It will accept all credit and debit cards, as well Apple and Android Pay. Linsey Frostick, General Manager at Arriva Luton, says: “It’s a privilege to be among the first at Arriva to add contactless to our fleet.
Is Luton Oyster zone?
can i use my oyster card from thameslink st pancreas to luton railway Station or do i need a separate ticket? No. Luton is outside the london travel zones. You can purchase a seperate train ticket at the station.
Is contactless valid on Thameslink?
You can use your Oyster card or contactless payment card on Thameslink services in London Zones 1-6. Either buy or top up a Transport for London Oyster card or use a contactless debit or credit card debit or credit card to get around.
Can you pay by card at Luton airport drop off?
Our Drop Off Zone is the closest to Departures, and it’s good value if your Drop Off is going to be super quick. Use postcode LU2 9QT. Pay by card (no card fees).
Can you pay by card at Luton airport pick up?
We don’t charge you for using a debit or credit card. Please note: All our car park buses are fully accessible for special assistance customers and we recommend the Long Stay Car Park if you wish to arrive at, or be collected from, the airport by car and prefer not to pay any car park charges.
How early should I get to Luton?
about 2 to 3 hours
Security is here to keep you safe. And it means that we have to spend the appropriate time checking every passenger and the things they bring. That’s why it’s always best to get to the airport about 2 to 3 hours before your flight is due to depart.
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.)
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.
Is contactless cheaper than oyster?
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.
Why did the 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 you pay your bus fare with a debit card?
Contactless is a quick and secure way to pay for your ticket using a credit or debit card without needing to enter your PIN.
Why does my card get declined on 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.
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.
Can a bus driver tell you to get off?
If you are not sure where to get off it is OK to ask the driver to tell you, although most buses have indicator boards,some don’t and sometimes they are not working.