How do I pay for a bus ticket in Scotland?


How do I pay for a bus ticket 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 Glasgow buses take contactless?

Single fares are available to purchase on board from £1.70 (up to 5 stops). Travelling with First Bus has never been easier. We have tickets to suit your travel needs - available to buy onboard from the driver, via contactless payment, or via the First Bus App.


Do over 60s get free train travel in Scotland?

Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel. Visit Transport Scotland to find out how to apply.


How do I pay contactless on first bus?

How it works...
  1. Ask your driver for the ticket of your choice when you board the bus.
  2. Tell the driver that you'd like to pay with contactless.
  3. Place your card or device on the card reader on the ticket machine - it's shown with a bright blue sticker.


What is the maximum fare TfL on contactless?

If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.


How do you tap on and tap off?

How do I use the Tap on Tap off service? When you board the bus, use your contactless card or device to 'Tap on' at the ticket machine next to the bus driver. Once you've reached your destination, 'Tap off' the bus using the reader attached to the pole on the left hand side as you exit the bus.


What happens when you forget to tap off on a bus?

You'll be charged the Single fare to the end of the journey of the bus you were travelling on - so please remember to 'Tap off'!


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.