Bus tickets You can now pay with contactless cards and devices on many buses, but you should check bus company websites before travelling, like Arriva, Diamond, First Bus, Go North West and Stagecoach.
Can you tap on Manchester buses?
You must use the same card or device to touch-in and touch-out, so all journeys are completed and we can apply the daily cap. Take care to only touch once, with one payment card or device, on the smart reader to avoid being charged more than once or on a card/device you didn’t intend to use.
Can you use Apple Pay on Manchester buses?
To use contactless, simply request the ticket, present the contactless card or mobile and then receive a receipt along with a ticket for the journey. Payment cards displaying the contactless logo from Visa, Mastercard or Maestro can be used. Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay and bPay are also accepted.
Can you pay by card on first bus Manchester?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. 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.
What happens if you forget to tap off the 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.
Can you use Oyster in Manchester?
You cant use an Oyster card in Manchester (or anywhere outside London).
How does tap and go work on the bus?
With Tap&Go, you simply Tap On the bus when you board with your contactless card or device, then simply Tap Off again when you leave the bus. Do this each time you travel on our services and we’ll calculate the best fare for the journeys you have taken.
What happens if you don’t tap in with contactless?
If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you’ll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.
Can you pay with phone on 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.
Why is my contactless card not working on the bus?
This may be because your bank account doesn’t have enough money to pay for your journey. If this happens you’ll need to get your card reauthorised. You can do this in two ways: Contact your card issuer.
Do you get charged if you tap in and out at the same station?
Same station exits
If you touch contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card on a yellow card reader 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: Between 0 – 2 minutes: a maximum fare.
What is the contactless symbol on a debit card?
What does the RFID symbol on my card mean? The RFID-looking symbol on a debit or credit card is the EMVCo Contactless Indicator*. It indicates that your card can be used to tap to pay on a contactless-enabled payment terminal.
How much is a day saver bus ticket in Manchester?
Regular travellers save money with First!
| Ticket | Description | mTickets price |
|---|---|---|
| FirstDay | Unlimited all-day travel | £5.50 |
| FirstDay Group | Unlimited off-peak travel for up to 5 people | £10 |
| FirstNight | Unlimited travel after 6pm | £4.50 |
| FiveTrip | 5 single journey tickets you can use at any time | £15 |
How do you tap a phone on a bus?
Tap & go™ on buses and trains with your phone
To pay on public transport, simply unlock your phone – no need to open the app*, then hold the back of your phone to the fare reader upon entry and exit. The blue tick appears and you are on your way!
Can you use contactless on buses in Oxford?
Contactless payments up to £100 are now accepted on all our services. We accept cash payment on all our Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel services.
Are trams in Manchester free?
Free tram travel Travel free on Metrolink trams in the city zone if you have bought a rail ticket for travel from any Greater Manchester station to a city zone station (request a Metrolink add-on free of charge when purchasing your rail ticket).
How do you get around in Manchester UK?
Getting around Manchester
- Bicycle. Cycling is probably the cheapest method of travel.
- Bus. Manchester’s buses are our students’ favourite method of travel.
- Taxi. A more expensive method of travel, a taxi across the city centre will cost around £5.
- Train. Manchester has two main train stations: Piccadilly and Victoria.
- Tram.
Where can I use my bus pass on a train in Manchester?
Your pass also entitles you to add tram and train to your pass, for an annual charge. This gives you unlimited off-peak travel on Metrolink and trains within Greater Manchester. You can then travel on Metrolink trams and trains after 9.30am on Monday to Friday, and all day on weekends and public holidays.
How many times can you use contactless before it asks for your PIN?
Forgetting your PIN
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless?
There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you’re in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it’s no cheaper than using an Oyster.
Why did TfL charge me 10p?
When you make journeys with Transport for London, you will be initially charged a 10p authorisation on your card. This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment.