You just tap the card on boarding, wait until you hear the beep and take your seat. MK Move and PAYG purse top ups are not available on bus.
Can I use contactless on bus in Milton Keynes?
If your card or device has a contactless symbol, all you have to do is hop aboard, and tell the driver where you’d like to go. Then tap your method of payment onto the reader, take your ticket, find a seat and enjoy your ride. There’s no minimum spend and you can use contactless for any fare up to £45.
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):
Do MK buses take cash?
Single and Return fares will now be the same price whether you pay by cash or contactless, and there will also be updates to Week, 4-Weekly, 10-Trip and Annual tickets. On route X60 our Milton Keynes zone boundary will now be at Old Stratford Community Centre.
Can I pay contactless on bus?
This new payments initiative will offer Dublin Bus users a full range of contactless payment methods including smartphones, bank cards, smart watches, QR codes, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can I use my Oyster card to Milton Keynes?
The short answer is no – apart from the areas with London Underground stations.
Does Milton Keynes station have contactless?
An Oyster-style contactless card payment system is set to replace paper travel tickets in Milton Keynes and beyond.
Can I use my Visa debit card on a bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
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.
What happens if you don’t tap out with contactless?
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.
Do buses UK still take cash?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card.
How much is MK connect?
£3.50 during peak hours (7am – 9am, 4.30pm – 6.30pm), £2.50 at all other times. £1.10 for All in 1 MK cardholders. Free for Older Person’s and Disabled Person’s bus pass holders after 9.30am on weekdays and free all day on weekends.
Is Arriva still on strike?
The strike has been suspended while workers are balloted on a new pay offer from Arriva, the union said.
Do UK busses take 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.
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.
How does tap and go work on bus?
Simply hop on the bus and tap on with your driver using a credit/debit card or with Google Pay or Apple Pay then just sit back and relax. We then automatically calculate and charge the best adult fare. So, you can tap on as many times as you want and travel knowing you’ll always pay the best price, Single, Day or Week.
Which zone is Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes Central to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Milton Keynes Central |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
Can you use card instead of Oyster?
You can use contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line services, IFS Cloud Cable Car and River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
Can I pay with Oyster card on bus?
An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line, IFS Cloud Cable Car and Thames Clippers River Bus services.
Is it cheaper to buy a ticket or use contactless?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
How is public transport in Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes has a comprehensive bus service, and it makes for an easy and sustainable way to travel. Bus guides are available free from libraries, civic offices, town halls, parish council offices and at the information desks in centre;mk shopping centre.