How do I pay for Scottish busses?
How do I pay for Scottish busses? 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.
Are buses in Scotland free?
Eligibility. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don't need a card.
Do you tap on and off 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.
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 Scottish buses take card payments?
We can accept payments of up to £50 from bank cards which have the contactless symbol, as shown below. Visa, Mastercard and Maestro cards can be used to make payments on our buses, however we are unable to accept payments made using American Express cards.
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 for bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
The two cities are 47 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 1 hour 10 minutes. You can get bus tickets to travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh for as little as $3.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
Can I pay cash on first bus Glasgow?
Contactless payments >>, Apple pay, Google pay and exact cash payments are accepted on our buses.
Who pays for free bus travel in Scotland?
2.10 Bus pass holders travel for free. Travel through the national scheme is paid for directly by the Scottish Government. It is a principle of the Scheme that operators should be no better and no worse off as a result of their participation.
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!
Can you use a debit card on a bus?
Yes, you must have a valid credit or debit card to purchase tickets or passes using Transit with EZFare. Which credit cards do you accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
Can credit card be used as bus card?
You can't tap on a bus with a credit card, but you can link a credit card to an online account or use it to buy a ticket at a pay station.