Can you use credit card on Edinburgh buses?
Can you use credit card on Edinburgh buses? Catch the bus Tickets for the Airlink 100, taking you straight to the city centre, can be purchased from the driver as you board using contactless card payment, m-tickets or the exact cash fare. Other bus routes and companies will accept either online bookings or payment on board using cash or contactless card payment.
Is there a cap on bus fares in Scotland?
Commuters who use buses are set to see a further benefit this year, as a £2 cap on fares has been extended to now finish later in the year. The scheme was initially set to end on June 30 but will now last until October 31.
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.
Why is my card not working on the Lothian buses?
If your card or device is declined when we submit for payment, your card or device will be prevented from being used for travel on our services until any unpaid fares have been paid in full and we have received a successful authorisation from your bank.
Is there a daily cap on Edinburgh buses?
Lothian Buses introduces contactless payment system with £4 daily price cap. Lothian Buses will roll out a contactless payment system on its fleet of city buses from today – with unlimited daily travel in Edinburgh capped at £4.
Can I pay cash on bus to Edinburgh?
Catch the bus Tickets for the Airlink 100, taking you straight to the city centre, can be purchased from the driver as you board using contactless card payment, m-tickets or the exact cash fare. Other bus routes and companies will accept either online bookings or payment on board using cash or contactless card payment.
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 I use contactless on Edinburgh trams?
If you're planning to travel on Edinburgh Trams using a Day Ticket, please ask the driver for a paper Day Ticket and indicate that you wish to pay by contactless. Wait until the driver prompts you to tap your card.
Can you pay by card on Scottish buses?
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.
How long does a day ticket last Edinburgh?
Once activated, Network Day Tickets are valid from time of activation until 04:30 the following morning, and should be shown to the driver or ticket services assistant upon boarding for each journey taken.
Do buses in Edinburgh take credit card?
Paying by card is also possible. You can also use mobile tickets, on the Transport for Edinburgh phone app, or a top-up 'citysmart' card, which you can purchase in the Lothian Buses Travelshops.
How do I pay contactless on first bus?
- Ask your driver for the ticket of your choice when you board the bus.
- Tell the driver that you'd like to pay with contactless.
- Place your card or device on the card reader on the ticket machine - it's shown with a bright blue sticker.
Can I use contactless on Edinburgh buses?
Lothian Buses also has a contactless payment system, which automatically charges you the cheapest daily fare for the journeys you've made.
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.
Why won t my credit card work on the bus?
Your card may be or is due to expire and has been replaced by your card issuer. Your card may have recently been replaced by your card issuer but not yet activated. Your card may have been reported as lost or stolen and been cancelled by your card issuer.
What happens if you forget to tap off?
Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.