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Are Edinburgh buses tap on tap off?

There's no need to choose what ticket to purchase, just tap your contactless card or device every time you need to travel. We'll automatically charge you the cheapest fare for the journeys you've made on that day – you'll never pay more than the appropriate Day, Night or Weekly Ticket.



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You do not need to tap off when buying paper tickets. 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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If you don't tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.

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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. Visit www. SmartTravel. scot to see more on how smart can simplify travel for you.

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Paying by card is also possible. You can also use mobile tickets, on the Transport for Edinburgh phone app, or a top-up 'citysmart' card, which you can purchase in the Lothian Buses Travelshops.

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Scottish ITSO Smartcards Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.

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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'!

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Why have I been charged 10p/£1? If you use a Mastercard, your bank statement may show a “pending” 10p or £1 charge for your first tap (10p for UK Mastercards, £1 for International Mastercards). This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid – we do not collect the payment.

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Single fares are available to purchase on board from £1.70 (up to 5 stops). Travelling with First Bus has never been easier. We have tickets to suit your travel needs - available to buy onboard from the driver, via contactless payment, or via the First Bus App.

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You do not need to tap out on London buses or trams, as it is a fixed fare. If you try, the system will either just ignore it (The correct response) or charge you another fare.

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Payments by card In Edinburgh, and throughout Scotland, it is usually possible to pay with any debit or credit card in most locations.

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How can I pay for my ticket? Go Buses accepts payment via credit and debit cards. The quickest and easiest way to purchase tickets is through our website or mobile app. Dispatchers at Newton, MA, Manhattan, NYC, and our call center can assist with credit card processing.

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You can use Apple Pay to pay as you go across all Transport for London services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Paying for journeys is easy using Apple Pay and works the same as using a contactless card. You just need to touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers.

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Can I use TapTapCap on Edinburgh Trams? TapTapCap is not available on Edinburgh Trams. If you're planning to travel on Edinburgh Trams using a Day Ticket, please ask the driver for a paper Day Ticket and indicate that you wish to pay by contactless. Wait until the driver prompts you to tap your card.

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