The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launched his one hour bus fare – the ‘Hopper’ – in September 2016. Bus and tram passengers can take two journeys for the price of one, within an hour of starting their journey.
What is the daily cap for buses in London?
Adult
| Pay as you go | Daily cap | Weekly cap (Monday to Sunday) |
|---|---|---|
| £1.65 | £4.95 | £23.30 |
What is the maximum TfL charge per day?
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.
Is the hopper fare 70 minutes?
For pay as you go passengers in London, the unlimited ‘Hopper’ bus fare, introduced in January 2018 was a boon. It means that, within the space of an hour, you can travel on unlimited buses and trams for a flat fee of £1.50. But the thing about that 60 minutes… it’s actually 70 minutes.
How do bus charges work in London?
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. Just touch Oyster and Contactless payment cards on the card reader as you enter the bus.
How much is London bus lane penalty?
Driving in a Bus Lane Fine
Inside Greater London, the fine for driving in a bus lane is £160, or £80 if you pay within 14 days. Outside of Greater London, the fine is £65, or £30 if you pay within 14 days. But you won’t get any points on your licence if you drive in a bus lane by mistake.
Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?
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.
What happens if you don’t 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.
What happens if you tap in twice?
It’s to stop people gaming the system. If you tap in at a station, you can’t pass your oyster card back to your mate behind, the system won’t accept two consecutive tap ins. However, it WILL accept them if the two are broken up by a tap out. So to discourage that, there’s a hefty fee involved with doing so.
What happens if you forget to touch in Oyster?
Oyster – we’ll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless – the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.
Are buses still free in London?
Pay your fare on cash-free London buses
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.
Is the second bus free London?
What is the Hopper? Any second bus or tram journey made within one hour of the start of your first journey will be free, if you’re using contactless or Oyster pay-as-you-go.
Do you have to tap off London buses?
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 13 year olds pay on London buses?
Children aged 11 to 15 years who live in the UK can travel free on buses and trams and at the child rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground services if they have an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.
What do I do if TfL overcharged me?
If you think you’ve been charged in error, you’ll need to log into your Transport for London (TfL) online account, to view and confirm the details of the disputed fare/charge. If you still feel you’ve been incorrectly charged, you’ll then need to contact TfL to resolve this for you.
Why are London buses red?
The reason behind their colour dates to the early 1900s, when the transport system was operated by different rival companies. London General Omnibus Company (or L.G.O.C.) owned most of the buses and in 1907 painted its entire fleet red to stand out from competitors.
What happens if I accidentally drove in a bus lane?
If you use a bus lane incorrectly, you could be issued with a penalty charge notice (PCN), which is a fine. The size of the fine varies across the UK. Typically the fines are highest in London and can be well over £100. You usually get a 50% discount if you pay within a certain number of days though.
What happens if you drive in a bus lane by mistake London?
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Using a bus lane when you are not permitted can delay buses and cause congestion. We may issue a PCN if you drive in a bus lane.
Do bus lanes have cameras?
Road Network Compliance have access to about 800 Traffic Enforcement CCTV cameras across the TfL Road Network, some of which are in view of bus lanes but not exclusively used to enforce them. Attached is a list of CCTV Traffic Enforcement cameras within 250m of a bus lane.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.
What is the daily cap on Oyster?
If you make 3 journeys, £7.50 is deducted. For your 4th journey, £0.20 is deducted. You have reached the ‘daily cap’ and all other journeys until 4.30am the following morning are free. £2.30 of Pay as you go credit will remain on your Oyster card.