Can I use debit card on GO bus?


Can I use debit card on GO bus? Fares are shown in dollars and cents, and are payable in United States currency. Go Buses accepts payments via credit and debit card over the phone or via the Internet, and via credit card or debit card for in-person transactions with our dispatchers for passengers seeking to travel as stand-by passengers.


Can you charge your phone on GO bus?

It's not just our batteries getting a boost: these buses are equipped with USB chargers for passengers to charge their personal devices for convenient power on-the-go.


Is Go bus WIFI free?

When onboard, visit our free entertainment portal to access TV shows, music, courses, and more without even needing to sign in. You can also access free Wi-Fi by signing on with your email address, giving you 200MB of free data.


Can you bring luggage on GO bus?

Underneath: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two suitcases or other large pieces of luggage with a maximum weight of 50 lbs. We are happy to load your bags underneath our buses, provided they are 50 lbs. or less. Passengers may be required to self-load bags that exceed the 50 lbs.


How do buses know when to announce stops?

Usually, the bus driver will input a code that will load the route information into the computer. This powers the route display at the front of the bus as well as the automated announcements. As the bus crosses preset GPS coordinates, it will trigger the correct announcement for that route.


What happens if you forget to tap your card on the bus?

You must tap your card on the TAP target any time you ride. Onboard fare inspectors can read your card to confirm that you properly tapped. If you fail to tap the bus or rail validator before boarding, you may be cited for fare evasion. So don't forget to TAP!


What app to use for bus ticket?

The Token Transit app allows CARTA customers to purchase bus passes with their smartphones, which can then be used as electronic tickets to board buses. Customers will need to download the Token Transit App to use the mobile pay option.


How does tap on tap off work?

Tap On, Tap Off is as simple as it sounds, you tap on by placing your contactless bank card or enabled device onto the ticket machine reader when you board the bus and tap off on the designated card reader when you leave.