Admin Table of Contents
- 1 Can you go on the bus without an Oyster?
- 2 Can I use my phone as Oyster card?
- 3 Can I use contactless on bus with no money?
- 4 Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless?
- 5 What is the best app for London Transport?
- 6 Can I tap my debit card on the bus?
- 7 How much is a monthly Oyster bus pass?
- 8 Do I tap out with contactless?
- 9 Do you have to pay for a bus with Oyster card?
- 10 Where can I use my Oyster card in London?
Can you go on the bus without an Oyster?
London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment. Bus fare is £1.55 and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £4.65.
Can I use my phone as Oyster card?
Now, free app TfL Oyster (available on Apple and Android) allows you top up your Oyster card on your phone, and collect the top-up from any tube or rail station, tram stop or river bus pier as little as 30 minutes later. In addition, you can use TfL Oyster to track the journeys you’ve made, and the cost of these.
Can I use contactless on bus with no money?
Contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for bus travel without needing cash. Look for the contactless symbol on your credit, debit or pre-paid cards. Most new cards are issued with this feature, however, if you’re not sure whether your card is contactless enabled please check with your bank or card issuer.
What happens if you forget to touch in Oyster?
Please wait at least 48 hours as you might receive an automatic refund: Oyster – we’ll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless – the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.
How does contactless work on a 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.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless?
It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.
What is the best app for London Transport?
Top 10 Free London Transport Apps
- #1 Citymapper. Citymapper.
- #2 Kabbee. Kabbee.
- #3 Busmapper. Busmapper.
- #4 London Transport Planner. London Transport Planner.
- #7 Tube Map Live. Tube Map Live.
- #8 Santander Cycles. Santander Cycles app.
- #9 National Rail Enquiries. National Rail Enquiries android.
Can I tap my debit card on the bus?
If you have an American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal readers. Just look for the contactless payment symbol . You will pay an Adult fare when you tap on and tap off with contactless payments.
How much is maximum fare on Oyster?
Your journey time We set maximum times for all pay as you go journeys on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and National Rail services. If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.60 in Zones 1-9.
How much is the fine for not tapping out?
Revenue Inspection If you haven’t touched in, you’ll be charged the usual penalty fare (currently £80, reduced to £40 if you pay within 21 days) — though the inspector does have the flexibility to review your history and not give you a penalty if you don’t look like you repeatedly take the piss.
How much is a monthly Oyster bus pass?
Adult
| One Day Bus & Tram Pass | 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass | Monthly Bus & Tram Pass |
|---|---|---|
| £5.20 | £21.90 | £84.10 |
Do I tap out with contactless?
Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out. For example, don’t touch in with an iPhone and touch out with an Apple Watch or contactless card. Always touch out even if the gates are open. If there are no gates, use a freestanding yellow card reader next to entrances, exits or on platforms.
Do you have to pay for a bus with Oyster card?
If you don’t have enough credit on your Oyster card to pay the £1.50 fare or your Bus & Tram Pass or Travelcard has just expired, you can make one more journey on a bus.
Can you lend your Oyster card to someone else?
If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else. Two people can’t use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can’t lend it to someone else.
What happens if I don’t have enough credit on my Oyster card?
If you don’t have enough credit on your Oyster card to pay the £1.50 fare or your Bus & Tram Pass or Travelcard has just expired, you can make one more journey on a bus. You must then top up your pay as you go credit to clear the negative balance before you can use your Oyster card again or before you can renew a Travelcard or Bus & Tram Pass.
Where can I use my Oyster card in London?
Oyster cards An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and River Bus. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.