What happens if you dont tap your card off the bus?
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.
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.
Is penalty fare a fine?
Typically penalty fares are incurred by passengers failing to purchase a ticket before travelling or by purchasing an incorrect ticket which does not cover their whole journey. Penalty fares are a civil debt, not a fine, and a person whose penalty fare is paid is not considered to have committed a criminal offence.
What do I do if TfL overcharged me?
If you still feel you've been incorrectly charged, you'll then need to contact TfL to resolve this for you. If you've been charged a maximum fare because you've touched in with one card and touched out with another, we're only able to refund the charge that applied to your Barclays debit card or Barclaycard.
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.
Is fare evasion stealing?
Likewise, did you know that transit fare evasion falls under petit theft? Below is a brief explanation of this crime, as well as the elements that constitute theft.
What do bus drivers see when you tap in?
You tap in and the machine immediately deducts the flat fare. The driver will see you do this and challenge you if you don't. It's a flat fare for a trip of any length and this makes tapping out unnecessary. Indeed flat fares were introduced to make this work.
How should you get on or off a bus?
Typically, passengers get on through the front door and get off through the back door. This makes getting on and off easier and smoother for everyone. Be sure to head to the back door once the bus has stopped at your stop.