How do you pay for buses in Canterbury?
Buses in Canterbury, primarily operated by Stagecoach, allow payment via contactless card/device (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or cash. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver, via the Stagecoach Bus App, or by tapping on/off for automatic capping.How to pay for buses in Canterbury?
You can buy single and return tickets on board from your driver (or even a local ticket agent in some areas). With contactless payments now available on all our buses, you don't need to worry about finding the correct change!Can I just tap my card on the bus?
Yes, you can tap your credit card (or debit/smart device) on most buses for quick, cashless payments, looking for the contactless symbol, but you must tap on and sometimes tap off, using the same card for fare capping, though some tickets (like child/family) might need a different method or driver purchase.How to pay for a bus ride?
Paying for Your Ride- Contactless Bank Cards (credit/debit cards) and Mobile Wallets.
- SimplyGo EZ-Link Cards.
- NETS Prepaid Cards.
- EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay Cards.
Is it cheaper to buy a bus ticket online or on the bus?
It's almost always cheaper to buy your bus ticket online or via the operator's app before you board, with savings on single fares and significant discounts on multi-day or monthly passes, as onboard purchases often incur a premium or require exact change, making digital booking more convenient and economical.Transport: the local bus services in Canterbury
Is the 2 pound bus fare extended?
The UK's £2 bus fare cap, originally ending in 2023, was extended multiple times and eventually transitioned to a £3 cap in England (outside London) from January 2025 to December 2025, funded by the government to help with living costs. However, some regions, like Liverpool City Region and Telford, have stepped in with local funding to keep their specific £2 caps running longer, with Liverpool aiming for 2026, while the national scheme shifted focus to the £3 cap to support bus services long-term.Can I use my debit card for a bus?
Yes, you can use your debit card on most buses for contactless payment, just tap it on the reader like you would in a shop; look for the contactless symbol on your card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.), tap it on the reader when boarding ( telling the driver your destination if needed), and wait for the beep; ensure you use the same card or device for tapping in and out to avoid overpaying, and check your local transit provider's policy for specific details, as some (like American Express) might not be accepted.Do you pay before or after getting on a bus?
To pay the right fare, always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. On a bus or tram, you only need to touch in. If you touch out at the end of your bus or tram journey, you may end up paying more than you need to.What happens if I forget to tap off the bus?
If you don't tap off the bus, you'll typically be charged the single fare to the very end of the route, which is usually the highest possible fare for that bus, rather than the shorter distance you actually traveled, leading to overcharging. This often means you miss out on fare capping and pay more than intended, but you can usually contact the bus company's customer service to get a refund for the overcharge.Do I tap off with a debit card on a Go bus?
You can now tap on and off with your credit or debit card on a PRESTO device, including those cards on your phone or watch to pay for your GO adult fare discount!How do I pay for a first bus ticket?
Contactless payments, Apple pay, Google pay and cash are accepted on our buses.Do Kent buses take contactless?
Instead of paying with cash, you can pay with contactless by placing your credit or debit card on the reader of the ticket machine. We also accept contactless payments on smart devices via Apple Pay and Android Pay.What happens if you tap in but don't tap out?
If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to. This means your journey will be incomplete and you will be charged the maximum fare.Can you pay on the bus for a ticket?
Where to buy your ticket: In public transport with contactless payment. You can pay for your trip using your contactless bank card (debit or credit), smartphone or smartwatch. Every STIB bus, tram and metro station is equipped with a specific contactless payment device.Can I tap my debit card to get on the bus?
Easy. Simply tap your card or smart device at the start and end of your trip just like you would with your go card. Learn more about how to use contactless payments.Why am I seeing a $0.10 charge when paying for public transport?
When you tap your GXS FlexiCard on the fare gantry, a S$0.10 pre-authorisation charge is made to ensure your card is active and ready. Don't worry, this isn't your actual fare. It will be promptly returned once the final transaction details from SimplyGo are processed.What happens if you accidentally tap out with a different card?
What happens if I touch in with one contactless card, and touch out with another on the same journey? It's important that you try to avoid doing this, as you'll be charged a maximum fare on both of your cards. The two separate journeys won't be linked and each one will be recognised as incomplete.Can you pay cash on Christchurch buses?
Our Metro services accept fare payments by Metrocard, cash and contactless payments using debit/credit cards and mobile wallets on phones and smart watches. The cheapest way for standard fare-paying customers to travel with Metro is by using a Metrocard or a contactless payment method.What happens if I tap on but not off?
If you do not tap on and tap off correctlyyou will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip which is the maximum possible fare for that service, based on your Opal card type. You will never be charged over the Daily Travel Cap. you will miss out on Opal benefits.