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Passengers board at the front door, and unless fares are automated, they should tell the driver their destination or which ticket is required. Unless there is a separate exit door, alighting passengers should be given space to get off the bus before attempting to enter the bus.You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card. We're happy for you to use all major debit and credit card providers, like Visa, MasterCard. Unfortunately, you can't buy a longer term bus passes on the bus.In most UK cities, you can buy bus tickets directly from the driver when you board a bus. Large areas like the West Midlands and Greater Manchester also have their own regional travel cards which are valid on all public transport within their area.

Do you have to tell the bus driver where you’re going in the UK : The bus driver will sell you the best ticket for your journey: Have your money ready when you get on. Tell the driver where you are going and if you require a single or return ticket (please note return fares are not available on some services) Pay the driver the fare, then take your ticket and keep it safe.

Why do UK buses only have 1 door

TfL generally operates two door buses as this speeds boarding and alighting, particularly at busy stops. However due to physical constraints such as tight corners, some routes can only be operated with buses of less than 9m in length. These only have one door.

Why do Brits thank the bus driver : It's just a cultural convention around politeness and etiquette; thanking someone for a service provided (including a paid service) is very customary in the UK. Does saying "thank you" upon exiting the bus, drive bus drivers nuts

Yes, we are and there is no government advice currently to stop accepting cash, but please try to use the exact fare.

Choose the most convenient payment method: Rav-Kav or smartphone app. 2. Where can I download the app for public transport payment Look in the app store for the 'HaTachana' app or any one of the apps approved by the Ministry of Transport (Moovit, Rav-Pass or ANY WAY; available for download on Android and iOS).

How to pay on London busses

London buses are card only, so you cannot buy a ticket with cash. Use a Visitor Oyster card*, an Oyster card, a Travelcard or a contactless payment card to pay your fare. Unlike the Tube zone fare system, a single London bus journey costs £1.75 no matter how far you go.In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.Getting your ticket

When you get onto the bus please tell the driver where you're travelling to, and what sort of ticket you want. A single ticket will give you a one-way journey, a day return allows you to go there and back in one day. We also have weekly tickets available, which give you seven days of travel.

Some roads have a prevailing wind direction in which case you may see the bus stop on one side of the road facing into the road and on the other side facing away from the road. Some areas have higher than average rainfall requiring bigger shelters shielding you from kerbside puddles.

Why do London buses not have AC : Full air conditioning is not considered suitable mainly due to increased fuel consumption.

Why don t you touch out on London buses : 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.

How to pay for a bus in London

For most people travelling around London, the cheapest way to get around is by using an Oyster or contactless payment card. An Oyster card is a smart card you can use instead of paper tickets, available on buses, Tubes, trams, rail, DLR and some river services.

Pay by cash

1. When getting on the bus, ask your driver for your chosen ticket(s). 2. Put your money into the cash box, please use the exact fare as our drivers cannot give change.SimplyGo, launched in April 2019, lets commuters pay for their transport fares by scanning their mobile phones or smartwatches. The fare is deducted automatically from their linked mobile wallets or contactless bank cards.

What is the cheapest way to pay for buses in London : Oyster and contactless payment cards