The word is regularly used by Scots on social media to describe people who think highly of themselves. One disgruntled football fan recently said that the Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes “thinks he's a ticket” while a Love Island contestant was described as a “right wee ticket.”
You can plan your journey, track your bus, and buy your tickets in advance on the First Bus app. Our buses accept contactless cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash, just ask your driver.
You can now use one smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators and, where available, download your operator's mobile app or use contactless payment on board.
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.
With a day ticket you can make as many journeys as you like in one day. Unlimited travel all day often offers better value than buying singles or returns, as you can travel on all buses within your chosen ticket zone.
Yes, it is generally cheaper to use First Bus's Tap On Tap Off (TOTO) system because it automatically caps your daily and weekly spending at the equivalent of a day or weekly ticket, saving you money compared to buying multiple single tickets, especially for multiple journeys, though buying mTickets on the app can sometimes be even cheaper. You must tap off with the same card to get the best value and avoid being charged a higher default fare, as TOTO calculates your fare based on your specific journeys.
You can get a free bus pass if you're aged 60 or over and live in Scotland. You can apply for your bus pass up to 2 weeks before you turn 60. You do not need to renew an older person's bus pass because it does not expire.
The playful yet direct "Haud yer wheesht!" – which translates to "be quiet" or "shut up" – can be traced back to the 1800s and is a common colloquialism in both Scotland and Northern Ireland.
In the UK, free bus pass eligibility primarily depends on age (reaching State Pension age, usually 66 in England/Wales, 60 in Scotland/London) or disability, with passes offering free off-peak local bus travel across England and Wales, though specific schemes like London's 60+ Oyster apply. Eligibility for disability passes covers conditions like blindness, severe deafness, inability to use both arms, learning disabilities, or qualifying for certain PIP/DLA mobility components, with applications handled by your local council.
The 10p payment is to check that the card is valid and has some balance. The charge will get updated to the correct amount once the day has completed and TfL have been able to calculate where you went and how much they need to charge you.
The Edmondson railway ticket was a system for recording the payment of railway fares and accounting for the revenue raised, introduced in the 1840s. It is named after its inventor, Thomas Edmondson, a trained cabinet maker, who became a station master on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway in England.
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.
What is the best time to book bus tickets for cheap?
Ideally, the best time to book bus tickets for cheaper fares with MakeMyTrip falls during festive seasons. During these times, operators seek higher bookings and thus provide attractive deals, discounts and more that travellers can utilise for cheaper bus bookings online with ease.
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.
