What happens if you tap on and don't tap off?
What happens if you tap on and don't tap off? 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.
Can your go card go negative?
However, should the rare occasion arise when, due to a systems problem or otherwise, a purchase occurs with not enough funds in the GOCard Debit Account (creating a “shortage” or “negative amount”), the “owed” funds will automatically be deducted from the next deposit.
Can I get money if I miss train?
In most cases, if a passenger fails to board the train, the ticket becomes invalid, and no refund can be claimed.
What is the maximum fare on the tube?
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.
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.
Can 2 people use 1 ORCA card?
In the new system, each rider will need their own ORCA card to ride and pay their fare. Because the system stores value in your account rather than on the card itself, a single card cannot be used to pay for multiple riders.
How does tap on tap off work?
Tap On, Tap Off is as simple as it sounds, you tap on by placing your contactless bank card or enabled device onto the ticket machine reader when you board the bus and tap off on the designated card reader when you leave.
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.