What happens if you only tap out and not in?

As we cannot work out the right fare for your journey, we'll charge you a maximum fare. If you only touch in, or only touch out, you'll be charged two maximum fares and we won't be able to work out your daily cap.

What happens if I tap off but not on?

Tap on and tap off:

For your trip to be valid, you must tap on when you get on a service or enter the station, wharf or stop. You must tap off when you step off a service or leave a station, wharf or stop, if you do not you will be charged the default fare.

What happens if you tap in and out with different cards?

If you touch more than 1 card or device on the contactless reader at a time, the reader won't know which card or device to charge. This is called 'card clash' and will show as 2 incomplete journeys, meaning you'll be charged a maximum fare for each journey.

What happens if you get caught for fare evasion?

Fare evasion is a criminal offence that could lead to a fine of up to £1,000 and a criminal record. See further action we are taking in our latest Press Release: TfL introduces new measures to halve fare evasion across all TfL services - Transport for London.

What happens if you tap on but not off a 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.

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What happens if you tap out but not in?

What happens if you don't touch in and out. If you don't touch in and out, we cannot tell where you've travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. As we cannot work out the right fare for your journey, we'll charge you a maximum fare.

What happens if you accidentally drove little on a bus lane?

Some local councils are responsible for enforcing bus lane rules and use cameras to do this. If you don't follow the bus lane rules, you might get a fine called a 'charge notice' from the local council.

Will I lose my job for fare evasion?

Fare evasion is punished in court by a fine of up to £1,000. However, the imposition of a criminal conviction often carries far more serious consequences and could lead to the loss of your job. A genuine mistake or misunderstanding can still result in these consequences.

How common is fare evasion?

TfL recently said fare evasion across its services – the London Underground, Overground, Elizabeth line, DLR, Croydon tram and bus network – had fallen year on year from 3.8 per cent of journeys in 2023/24 to 3.5 per cent in 2024/25.

Does a train fine go on your record?

Being issued a Penalty Fare Notice doesn't mean that you have a criminal record. However, if it remains unpaid and goes to our Prosecutions office, you could be prosecuted under criminal law, which could lead to a criminal record.

How much will I be charged if I forget to tap out?

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.

Is it cheaper to tap or buy a ticket?

Pay as you go is cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your pay as you go fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.

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?

Do I get charged if I tap in and out at the same station?

Same station exits

If you touch in when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit charge.

Is it bad to not tap out?

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In BJJ, tapping is a sign of submission or accepting defeat in BJJ, which occurs when an opponent concedes that they are in an inescapable hold or position. However, tapping out as soon as possible can avoid serious injuries that may occur if you attempt to resist the submission for too long.

Can you go to jail for fare evasion?

Fare evasion is a summary offence that can result in a criminal conviction. If you are convicted of fare evasion, you may face a substantial fine or even, in extreme cases, a prison sentence.

How are fare evaders caught?

Using intelligence. Our station teams provide insight and information about fare evaders and persistent offenders to our enforcement and investigations teams so that they can take action. To target calculated fare evaders, we use a bespoke intelligence tool, the Irregular Travel Analysis Platform (ITAP).

Does fare evasion show up on dbs?

In England and Wales, a criminal conviction for fare evasion will appear on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Enhanced checks, often required for positions in education or healthcare, are particularly thorough.

Will fare evasion show up in CRB?

Will fare evasion show up in CRB checks? Yes, a fare evasion conviction can appear on a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, potentially limiting your ability to secure certain jobs, particularly those requiring a clean criminal record.

How to fix fare evasion?

Do I have to tell my employer about drink driving?

If you rely on your driving licence to do your job, you will need to inform your employer about a driving offence. Employers need to know if there is a risk that you may be disqualified or restricted from driving.

Do bus lane cameras record?

Bus lanes are increasingly monitored by CCTV cameras to record any unauthorised vehicle driving or parking within the operational area. The recordings are also checked to determine whether the lines may have been crossed in mitigating circumstances (e.g. to make way for emergency services).

What happens if you accidentally go through a no entry?

If you are caught driving on a no-entry road, you could be subject to a fine. In some cases, you may even have your driver's licence suspended. If you cause an accident while driving on a no-entry road, you could be liable for any damages or injuries that occur.

Can you argue a bus lane fine?

Bus lane tickets

If you have received a fine for driving in a bus lane, you can make a formal representation when you receive the 'Enforcement Notice' form. This is sent if the ticket has not been paid within 28 days from the date it was issued. You can, however, write to us before you receive an Enforcement Notice.