Can you use Oyster on Uber boat?

Yes, you can absolutely use your Oyster card on the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, paying as you go by touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey on the yellow card readers at the piers for a discounted fare, though these journeys don't count towards your daily TfL travelcard cap. You must touch in and out on every journey, including transfers, and ensure you have sufficient credit as you cannot top up at river piers.

What payment methods does Uber Boat accept?

Contactless or Oyster

- You must have enough credit on your pay as you go Oyster card to complete your journey. We do not have top up facilities. - Touch in and out with the same card, including interchanges.

How do you pay for the Uber boat in London?

Pay for single journeys with contactless or Oyster card for pay as you go. You can also buy tickets in advance through our website, app and the Uber app. It's convenient and up to 30% cheaper than buying a paper ticket at the pier. Oyster readers are located next to the boarding point on the pier.

Does Uber Boat come under TfL?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers runs River Bus services while TfL manages the piers and licenses river passenger services. (To contact TfL, telephone: 0343 222 1234 (call charges may apply) or email [email protected].)

Can I use my Oyster card on Uber boats?

Yes, you can touch in and out with Oyster to pay as you go to travel on all Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Bus services.

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What happens if you don't tap out an Uber boat?

2) Make sure to tap out when disembarking. If you don't tap out you can get charged a maximum fare for an incomplete journey.

Is it cheaper to tap card or Oyster?

No, an Oyster card is generally not cheaper than tapping with contactless (bank card or phone), as they both use the same "pay as you go" (PAYG) system and have identical fare caps and discounts, making them the same price for most journeys. Contactless is often more convenient as it avoids the £5 Oyster card cost and the hassle of topping up, but Oyster can prevent foreign transaction fees if using a foreign bank card.

Can you drink on an Uber boat?

Fully-licensed Café Bar aboard most vessels

Thirsty? Perk up your journey with coffee crafted by our trained baristas. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available so you can sip Gin and Tonic as you sail through the sights!

How to get Uber boat cheaper?

You get 1/3 off the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Bus and most sightseeing River Tours if you have a Travelcard. If your Travelcard is on your Oyster card, touch in on the yellow card reader to get the discounted fare. If you have a paper ticket, you need to show it to staff when buying your ticket.

Can I book Uber Boat in advance?

Tickets for all Uber Boat by Thames Clipper services can be bought in advance online, with various options depending on how you're planning to travel. Tickets are also available on the day from ticket machines and offices next to each pier.

Is Thames Clipper the same as Uber Boat?

In July 2020, the company announced a partnership with ride-sharing service Uber, which acquired naming rights to the ferry and rebranding the service as Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.

Does Uber Boat have bathrooms?

There are toilets with accessible facilities on board most of the fleet. Our larger boats also have baby changing tables.

Is Uber Boat cheaper with Oyster card?

Yes, using an Oyster card (or contactless payment) for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is generally cheaper than buying paper tickets, offering discounts (like 1/3 off for Travelcard holders) and convenience, with TfL-issued Oyster/contactless often being the most cost-effective way to pay for standard single journeys compared to apps or pier purchases. For frequent travelers, season tickets or carnets (digital bundles) offer bigger savings, while Freedom Passes, 60+ Oyster, and Veteran cards provide 50% off. 

Is it rude not to tip your Uber driver?

Like it or not, tips are part of our American culture. Uber drivers and other low-income servers depend on tips to increase our income. Passengers should not tip for bad service, but they should alternatively tip if there is good service. A small tip, like $5 on a $50 fare, means little to the passenger.

How many people fit on an Uber boat?

Comfortable seats and outside rear deck for magical views of London. There are 4 vessels with a passenger-capacity between 138 and 170 seater vessels and are ideal to transferring mid-sized groups with drinks and light catering available. They all have a back deck from where to enjoy spectacular views of London.

Why are morning Ubers so expensive?

That's because of our dynamic pricing algorithm, which adjusts rates based on a number of variables, such as time and distance of your route, traffic and the current rider-to-driver demand. Sometimes, this can mean a temporary increase in price during particularly busy periods.

Can I make $300 a day with Uber?

It depends on your market but in bigger cities you can but it's not going to happen everyday. You just have to learn your market and plan to drive according to the busier hours of demand. I avg $250 a night (overnight) I have had plenty of times making over $300, $400 and $500. I drive 6-12 hours.

Why are we boycotting Uber?

The company is planning on starting a trial in several US cities by the end of 2025. Uber has been accused of partnering with an Israeli company and therefore investing in Israel amid the genocide in Gaza.

How many bodies have been found in the river Thames?

There isn't a fixed number of bodies in the Thames, but around 30 bodies are recovered annually, with figures ranging from the low 20s to over 30 in recent years, primarily due to suicides or accidents, though some are from unexplained deaths. The Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit (MPU) handles recoveries, but other agencies like the RNLI also assist.

Can you sit outside on an Uber Boat?

Enjoy nature's air con at the back of the boat

Uber Boat's spacious clippers and ample seating provide plenty of room to spread out. And if you grab a seat on the outside deck at the back, you'll enjoy the fresh summer breeze as you glide along.

How do you pay for Uber boats?

You can pay for Uber Boat (Thames Clippers) using contactless payment (card/device) or an Oyster card by tapping in and out at piers, or purchase tickets via the Uber app or Thames Clippers Tickets app for discounts; paper tickets and Travelcards are also options, with Travelcards getting 1/3 off.