Can I use contactless on Translink buses?

Each time you board a bus: Metro services: To pay for your own travel, simply tap once with your contactless credit or debit card, or smart device where you see the contactless symbol on the driver's ticket machine reader. (Translink refer to this as 'Tap On Only' mode').



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TransLink customers can now pay for their rides using debit cards on every bus and fare gate in Metro Vancouver. Previously, customers were able to tap credit cards, along with Compass cards and readers but now debit cards will also be an option.

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The card has expired. The card is not contactless enabled (look for the logo). The card is damaged and cannot be read by the card reader.

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Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.

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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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2021): 466 diesel-electric hybrid buses. 401 low-emissions diesel buses. 299 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.

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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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Your card may be or is due to expire and has been replaced by your card issuer. Your card may have recently been replaced by your card issuer but not yet activated. Your card may have been reported as lost or stolen and been cancelled by your card issuer.

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