How to pay for the first bus?

Cash or contactless Our buses accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash, just ask your driver.

How do I pay on the First Bus?

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. You can buy tickets up to the value of £45, quickly and securely with contactless.

How does contactless payment work on First Bus?

Contactless payments allow you to pay for your bus fare quickly and easily by tapping your contactless-enabled bank card, phone, or smartwatch on the card reader when you board. Here's how it works: Simply tap your contactless card or device on the reader at the start of your journey.

How do I tap on and off my First Bus?

Can I pay by debit card on a bus?

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.

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Can we pay with a debit card on a bus?

Using contactless payments on Auckland public transport Te utu pā-kore i ngā tūnuku tūmatanui o Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland Transport accepts contactless payments for bus, train and most ferry travel. Tag on and off with a contactless debit card, credit card or smart device.

Is it cheaper to tap on and off the first bus?

To ensure you get the best value fare each time to travel, just Tap On Tap Off with your contactless card or device. Just remember to use the same payment card or device each time you tap!

What happens if I forget to tap off on my first bus?

You'll be charged the Single fare to the end of the journey of the bus you were travelling on - so please remember to 'Tap off'! We all make mistakes, so if you need any assistance let us know.

Do I need to tap twice 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. Because where you touch in and out tells us where you've travelled from and to, so we can charge you the right fare for your journey.

Why did the first bus charge me 10p?

Occasionally, we may authorise a small payment (e.g., 10p) to check with your card issuer that the card is valid. This is a standard process, particularly if it's the first time your card has been used or we haven't seen it in a few days.

How to buy a single ticket on the First Bus app?

Tap the mTickets button in the app, click buy, choose your area, select your ticket from the product catalogue, and then simply choose a payment method. Your selected First Bus region/area is shown on the First mTickets screen; if you need to change it, tap on the area name to choose a different area.

Do I tap off with a debit card?

With some transit system, iyou will be required to tap off at the end of your trip (such as GO Transit and UP Express), you will need to tap off when you pay with Interac Debit with the same card or digital wallet. It's important to use the same Interac Debit method to tap on and off to avoid paying duplicate fares.

Can I use my debit card for a bus?

In the same vein, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) launched SimplyGo in 2019. This allows commuters to use NETS, debit and most credit cards to pay for your bus and train rides. With that, most of us can effectively say goodbye to yet another card – the EZ-Link.

Does First Bus still accept cash?

Contactless payments, Apple pay, Google pay and cash are accepted on our buses.

When did the 2 pound bus fare start?

The £2 Bus Fare Cap (£2BFC) was launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) on 1 January 2023. The scheme had two key objectives: 1. To reduce the cost of living, particularly for low-income households, by simplifying and reducing the cost of bus travel; and 2.

Can you still pay with cash on buses?

Paying with cash

You must have the exact fare and only coins (not notes) are accepted. No change is given. You can pay the bus driver.

Is tapping in and out cheaper?

With pay as you go, you don't need to buy a ticket before you travel. All you need to do is touch in and out using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay the right fare. Pay as you go is cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).

What happens if I don't tap in but tap out?

Always touch in and out

Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end of your journey to pay the correct adult fare, even if the ticket gates are open. If you don't touch in and out on each journey you make, we won't know where you have travelled, so we can't charge the right fare.

Can I just tap my card on the bus?

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. You can pay for someone else's travel with your contactless card or device if they're travelling with you.

What happens if I tap on but not off?

you 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. you could be fined for travelling without a valid ticket.

How do I tap off on my first bus?

Why did I only get charged 10p for the bus?

This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid. Once we've worked out your daily travel charge (which depends on how many journeys you made that day/night) we'll charge you for these journeys, and the 10p/£1 will be returned to your available balance. Was this article helpful?

How does scanning your card on the bus work?

Tap your card on the yellow card reader to open the ticket barriers at the start of your journey. Do the same when you arrive at your destination. Even if the barriers are open, tap the reader otherwise you are charged the full fare.

Why tap off the first 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 you tap. You'll only pay for what you use, with single fares calculated based on distance.