How do I use contactless bus in Rome?

How do I use contactless bus in Rome? To activate the Tap & Go ® service you just have to place your contactless payment card or your payment-enabled device near the reader. On buses, trams and trolleybuses wait for the green light on the screen, in metro stations wait for the green light and the consequent unlocking of the turnstile.

How can I pay for bus in Italy?

You should always try to find the local ticket vendor—if there's no office, it's invariably the nearest newsstand or tabacchi (signaled by a sign with a white T), or occasionally a bar—but you can usually also buy tickets on the bus. (this only applies to regional buses not the orange city buses).

Can you pay contactless on buses in Italy?

You have to purchase your tickets before you board any public transport in Rome. Most people will have a pass of one kind or another. From January 2023 contactless payments will be accepted across the ATAC network. These work in the same way as tickets, just using your card or device to tap in and out on your journey.

Why do you tap off on a bus?

Tap On, Tap Off for return journeys In addition, if you decide to make several journeys in that day your fare will be capped at the daily rate. Using Tap On, Tap off means you only pay for the journeys you have made and gives you more flexibility should your travel needs change.

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 I forget to tap out on contactless?

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. If you do forget to tap off please contact customer services. To find out more about Tap On Tap Off Contactless visit our FAQ section on the Contactless Portal.

Can you pay for the bus on the bus in Italy?

You should always try to find the local ticket vendor—if there's no office, it's invariably the nearest newsstand or tabacchi (signaled by a sign with a white T), or occasionally a bar—but you can usually also buy tickets on the bus. (this only applies to regional buses not the orange city buses).

Why doesn t my contactless work on the bus?

The card has expired. The card is not contactless enabled (look for the logo). The card is damaged and cannot be read by the card reader.