Passengers can simply tap their contactless bank card on the reader to pay for their bus fare. This method is especially convenient for those who do not have a smartphone or prefer not to use mobile wallets.
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Customers can pay their fare with the following major credit cards – VISA®, MasterCard®, or Discover®. Customers may also use debit cards to pay for their fare.
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.
Pay as you goYou don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.
TfL, however, estimates that a standard hybrid diesel-electric double-deck bus is in the region of £300,000. The latest New Routemaster with Euro VI engine costs £349,500.
On a marginal cost basis, driving is far cheaper than public transport. If you have a car, given that you have already paid, or committed to paying, the lump sum costs, it is almost always the rational thing to do to use your car.
Tap On, Tap Off for return journeysIn addition, if you decide to make several journeys in that day your fare will be capped at the daily rate. Using Tap On, Tap off means you only pay for the journeys you have made and gives you more flexibility should your travel needs change.
That will depend on what transit system you are travelling on. You will need to tap on and off on GO Transit and UP Express. Other transit agencies that accept tap to pay with credit may not require a tap off, please check with your transit agency before you travel.