Tapping tip Tap your card or phone, not your wallet, to prevent “card clash” when paying. You cannot tap to pay for other fare types, including discounted fares, monthly passes, and DayPasses, during the trial period.
How do I tap the bus with my phone?
Tap & go™ on buses and trains with your phone
To pay on public transport, simply unlock your phone – no need to open the app*, then hold the back of your phone to the fare reader upon entry and exit.
Can you pay with credit on OC Transpo?
DayPass and multi-day pass
Ticket Machines accept credit, debit or cash. One-day DayPasses are also available on buses. Just ask your bus driver as you board.
Can you pay OC Transpo with Apple pay?
One gate on the west side of the station has been set up to accept Visa, Mastercard, as well as smart phones and watches that use Apple Pay or Google Pay loaded with Visa or Mastercard.
Are buses free in Ottawa still?
Fifteen bus routes serving downtown Ottawa — and all Para Transpo trips to or from the Rideau-Vanier and Somerset wards — are now free.
Does phone contactless work on bus?
If your card or device has a contactless symbol, all you have to do is hop aboard, and tell the driver where you’d like to go. Then tap your method of payment onto the reader, take your ticket, find a seat and enjoy your ride. There’s no minimum spend and you can use contactless for any fare up to £45.
Can I use my card on my phone on the bus?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.
Can I tap my debit card on the bus in Ottawa?
Tap to pay for a single-ride Adult fare with: Visa. Mastercard. Google Pay*
Is OC Transpo still free?
No-charge service on Wednesdays and Sundays* on all routes (except Para Transpo).
How much do OC Transpo drivers make in Ottawa?
Bus Driver salaries at OC Transpo can range from $63,272-$71,506.
How do I pay with Apple Pay on bus?
All users have to do is simply have their Apple Pay on their iPhone or Apple Watch at the ready, either by double tapping the lock button or the home button for older models, and they are good to go. Simply place the phone or watch near the card reader on buses and MRT trains, and your details will be scanned.
How do I use Apple Pay on express bus?
How to Set Up Express Transit on iPhone
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
- Tap Express Travel Card.
- Tap one of your cards in the list to use it with Express Transit. A tick will appear next to the card you select.
- Authenticate your device using Touch ID or Face ID.
Is the LRT free Ottawa?
Ottawa city council approves free LRT service, free parking in downtown lots.
Are Ottawa buses free on Canada Day?
Public transit is the best way to get around on Canada Day, especially since OC Transpo offers no-charge service all day on O-Train Line 1, buses and Para Transpo. Use OC Transpo’s Travel Planner to plan your trip.
How much is the bus to Ottawa?
Per ride
| Rider | Presto, ParaPay & credit/debit | Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Adult & Youth | $3.70 | $3.75 |
| Senior Ages 65+ | $2.80 | $2.85 |
| Child Ages 8–12 | $1.85 | $1.90 |
| EquiPass Eligibility for the EquiPass | $1.75 | n/a |
What happens if you don’t tap off the bus?
A bus company spokeswoman said: “You will be charged the full single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.”
Why does my contactless not work on bus?
This may be because your bank account doesn’t have enough money to pay for your journey. If this happens you’ll need to get your card reauthorised. You can do this in two ways: Contact your card issuer.
Can a phone read a contactless card?
Mobile payment services allow you to link your credit or debit card to your smartphone so you can pay for goods and services by tapping your phone on the contactless card reader; you don’t need your card with you.
Can I use my phone like a card?
When you download a mobile payment app and set up your mobile wallet, your smartphone acts like a credit or debit card. The payment terminal can then ‘read’ the data on the screen or back of your phone, and take the necessary money from your bank account.
What happens if you forget your phone on the bus?
Call or email the Transportation Office as soon as possible. Driver’s are instructed to check buses at the end of their run, but they may do multiple trips in-between. Give date and time that phone was left on bus. Also give specific description of cell phone, such as: make, model, color, case, etc.
Do bank card need to tap off and on on bus?
You must tap off at the end of your trip using the same card you tapped on with. If you don’t tap on and off you will be charged the maximum default fare, and you could also be fined for fare evasion.