Can you pay cash on Edinburgh buses?


Can you pay cash on Edinburgh buses? You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change.


Is bus travel free in Edinburgh?

Who can get free bus travel? Every 5-21 year old living in Scotland for more than 6 months of the year can travel for free by bus if they have a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC). If you are 5-15 years old, your parent or guardian must apply for you.


Are Edinburgh trams free?

How to travel for free. Before getting on a tram, place your valid Scottish National Entitlement Card on the platform validator. If your card has a +1 entitlement and a companion is travelling with you, you must select this by pressing the relevant button on the ticket validation machine.


Can you tap on Edinburgh buses?

There's no need to choose what ticket to purchase, just tap your contactless card or device every time you need to travel. We'll automatically charge you the cheapest fare for the journeys you've made on that day – you'll never pay more than the appropriate Day, Night or Weekly Ticket.


Are Edinburgh Trams free for over 60s?

60 and over The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.


Is Edinburgh cashless?

Payments by card In Edinburgh, and throughout Scotland, it is usually possible to pay with any debit or credit card in most locations.


Can you pay cash on buses in Scotland?

Scottish ITSO Smartcards Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless.


Do you pay cash or card on Edinburgh bus?

You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.


Can I use Oyster card in Edinburgh?

Can a Visitor Oyster card or Oyster card be used in other cities like Bath, Edinburgh, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Cambridge? No, it is only eligible for travel on public transport in London.


Is public transport expensive in Edinburgh?

Fares: Single journey adult tickets start at 1.80 pounds. DAYtickets, which allow unlimited rides on Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams, can be also be purchased for 4.50 pounds (2.20 for kids between the ages of 5 and 15).


How do you pay for buses in Scotland?

Scottish ITSO Smartcards Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.


Can I buy a bus ticket with cash in the UK?

London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.75, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5.25.