If you don’t have an Opal card or contactless payment card or device, you will need to buy an Opal single trip ticket to travel. Designed as a back-up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail.
Can I tap my card instead of Opal?
Contactless payments are another way to pay for all public transport in the Opal network. Use the same contactless card or device for all your travel all week to pay Adult Opal fares and to receive the same travel benefits of an Adult Opal card.
Can I use my phone instead of Opal?
Customers travelling across the Opal network can now register to trial the Opal digital card which will enable them to tap on and off public transport using the digital wallet on their smart phone or watch.
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.
What happens if I forget to tap on Opal?
For your trip to be valid, you must tap on when you get on a service or enter the station, wharf or stop. You must tap off when you step off a service or leave a station, wharf or stop, if you do not you will be charged the default fare.
Can you put Opal card on Iphone wallet?
Adding credit cards and loyalty/reward cards to Apple wallet requires downloading the app for the card. For the Opal card, go into your Wallet, and add a new debit/credit card. If it doesn’t work, you can try the app, and see if there is a feature to add your account to Apple pay.
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 get a digital Opal card?
The Opal digital card sits in the digital wallet of your mobile device, so you can tap on and tap off with your phone when using public transport. Learn more on how you can register to trial the card.
Can I tap my phone on the bus?
Yes, You Can Tap Your Phone or Watch To Pay!
No problem! Use the credit card on your phone or watch for a convenient way to pay your fare. Make your payment through the credit cards that you’ve added to the mobile wallet on your phone or watch.
Is Opal card cheaper than contactless?
Opal benefits using contactless
With contactless payments, you get the same fare and travel benefits of an Adult Opal card. Benefits include: $2 discount for every transfer between modes (train, ferry, bus or light rail) as part of one journey.
Can a bus driver refuse to let you on?
(1) The operator (or a responsible person on its behalf) has the right to refuse entry to, or to remove from a vehicle being used by the operator any passenger or other person who in the opinion of a responsible person is, or appears to be, in breach of any of these Bye-laws.
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.
Is it illegal to not let a bus pull out?
The Highway Code states in rule 223 that you should give priority to buses, coaches and trams, especially when they’re signaling to pull away from stops. These are just guidelines and giving buses priority is not actually a legal requirement.
How much is the fine for not having an Opal card?
$200
If you are caught travelling without a valid ticket, not paying the correct fare or travel using a concession ticket without being in possession of your proof of entitlement card, you may be issued with a fine of $200 (Maximum $550).
What happens if I only tap once for the underground?
Please wait at least 48 hours as you might receive an automatic refund: Oyster – we’ll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless – the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.
How long is Opal free for?
For more information about the free fares, or to query a charge for your Opal network travel, customers should send an enquiry via transportnsw.info/feedback. The fare free 12 days does not cover NSW TrainLink Regional trains and coaches including XPT and Xplorer services.
Do you need an Opal card in Sydney?
If you don’t have an Opal card or contactless payment card or device, you will need to buy an Opal single trip ticket to travel. Designed as a back-up option, Opal single tickets are available for metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail.
Can I use digital Opal card on my phone?
Android users
If your mobile device has Near Field Communication, you can scan your Opal card with your phone to see your current Opal balance and recent journey information.
Is public transport free in Sydney?
No train rides will be free. The RTBU said that it was “disappointed” with this outcome and that this proposed action wouldn’t have a chance of taking place until sometime in 2023.
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 can I pay with my phone?
Set up a payment method for contactless transactions
- Open the Google Wallet app .
- At the top, tap the card that you want to use. You may need to swipe to find it.
- Check the message above your card: ‘Hold to reader’ . Your card is ready to tap and pay. ‘Card not set up’ .