Do I need to tap off Edinburgh bus?
Do I need to tap off Edinburgh bus? No, you literally just get on the bus and tap your card on the contactless card reader. It'll beep and the lights flash and that's you done. Just make sure you use the same card for all journeys!
Is it cheaper to tap on trains?
Ride for $1 with the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) TAP provides a year-long reduced fare pass on a Go-To Card. Customers can use a bus or train for just $1 per ride – even during rush hour – with a 2½ hour transfer.
Are Scottish buses contactless?
You can now use one smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators and, where available, download your operator's mobile app or use contactless payment on board. Visit www. SmartTravel. scot to see more on how smart can simplify travel for you.
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.
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 with credit card on Edinburgh bus?
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 can you pay the bus in Edinburgh?
Just tell the driver what ticket you want, pop the coins in the box or tap your contactless card/device, take your ticket and find a seat. If paying by cash, make sure you have coins with you before getting on the bus. You will need to have the exact money as our drivers cannot give you change (except on Airlink).
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.
Do you have to tap in a tap off on a bus?
You do not need to tap off when buying paper tickets. 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.
Why did the bus only charge me 10p?
Why have I been charged 10p/£1? If you use a Mastercard, your bank statement may show a “pending” 10p or £1 charge for your first tap (10p for UK Mastercards, £1 for International Mastercards). This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid – we do not collect the payment.
How does tapping on a bus work?
Load your TAP card electronically with regional and local transit passes, Stored Value (cash amount) or transfers. Then tap your card on the TAP target each time you board a bus or train and the farebox, validator or turnstile will deduct the correct fare.
What happens if you forget to tap out on a train?
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.
What happens if you dont tap your card off the bus?
If you don't tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.