Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
Do you tap to get off a bus?
Tap On, Tap Off is the most convenient way to pay. There’s no need to ask the driver for a ticket; just tap when you get on and off the bus and make sure you tap the same contactless card or device each time. We accept payments on VISA, Mastercard, Apple Pay (now with Express Mode) and Google Pay.
What happens if you forget to tap off the bus?
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 you tap contactless on London buses?
Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device). Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out.
How do you pay for the bus in London?
London buses are card only, so you cannot buy a ticket with cash. Use a Visitor Oyster card*, an Oyster card, a Travelcard or a contactless payment card to pay your fare. Unlike the Tube zone fare system, a single London bus journey costs £1.65 no matter how far you go.
Do you have to tap your Oyster card when getting off a bus?
Touch your Oyster card in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers to pay the right fare. Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out. If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else.
How much is the fine for not tapping out?
How much is a penalty fare? It’s £80. This is reduced to £40 if you pay within 21 days.
Can TfL inspectors check contactless?
And if they suspect you’re evading a fare rather than merely accidentally forgetting to pay it, they can investigate and prosecute as normal. TfL revenue inspectors can also check contactless payments cards, in addition to the Oyster cards.
How much is a London bus contactless?
£1.65
It’s £1.65 for one bus journey or for unlimited bus journeys within one hour with a contactless card. If you use the buses all day, £4.95 is the maximum amount deducted from your card. There are no zones for bus travel in London.
Can I use my debit card on a London bus?
It doesn’t matter whether your plastic is Visa, Master Card, debit, credit, pre-pay or anything else, if you can see the symbol, then you can use that card. Paying by cash on a London bus currently costs about twice that of when you pay by Oyster. So, that’s £1.35 instead of a eyeball-bleeding £2.30.
How does contactless bus payment work?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Can I pay cash on London bus?
On the buses there are flat fares whether you go one stop or to the end of the route. It is not possible to pay for London bus fares in cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card, or use a bus pass.
Do you have to pay on London buses?
Pay as you go at adult rate on buses and trams and our Hopper fare gives you unlimited journeys for £1.65, made within one hour of touching in. Hopper fare also applies to discounted rate travel. Touch in using the same card or device on all journeys and you get our Hopper fare automatically.
How much is a London bus fare?
‘One Hour’ hopper fare
There is a ‘one-hour’ hopper fare for Pay as you go Oyster/contactless card users. You can take as many bus journeys as you want in a one-hour period for £1.65. The hopper fare also applies if you use the tube or train between your bus journeys.
How do you say that I exit from bus?
In normal speech, the preferred expression for a bus, train, plane, and other public transport vehicles would be to “get off”. Although you can say that you “take a bus” when you “get on the bus” (not “in”), you can’t say that you “take off the bus” when you “get off”: correct I must get off (the bus) at the next stop.
How do you let the bus driver know you want to get off?
Tips
- Notify the bus driver when you wish to exit the bus. Simply pull the stop request cord that runs along the upper part of the windows, or push a stop request button, sometimes located above the rear door or on a pole.
- Use the rear door to exit.
- Move all the way into the bus.
- Keep aisles and exits clear.
What should you do while getting in or getting off a bus?
Always walk, don’t run. Hold the handrail as you get on the bus. Do not push or shove.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or contactless?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
Is it better to use an Oyster card or contactless?
A contactless visitor Oyster card is excellent for pay as you go travel as fares are capped. This means this may cost less than a physical ticket. However, a standard contactless card will offer the same benefits. However, the visitor Oyster card is perhaps best used by tourists from foreign countries.
How much does TFL charge for not tapping out?
Your journey time
If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
What happens if you forget to tap out London?
If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you’ll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.