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In Nottingham, you can choose to pay for the bus with cash, a smartcard (whether that be for the Robin Hood network or for an individual operator), or on NCT’s mobile app. “Really pleased to have a Robin Hood card as it gives choice, flexibility, and it is a good price. I also don’t have to worry about change.” – Female, 45-54 5. Keeping it real
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Where can I get a bus in Nottingham?
Commercial bus services in the city are mostly operated by Nottingham City Transport and Trentbarton. These connect different areas of the city with the county, Derby and beyond. Other operators also make up Nottingham’s bus network – a list can be found here.
What is Nottingham doing for public transport?
We aim to keep Nottingham at the cutting edge of public transport in the UK, managing exciting projects like the switch to electric and biogas buses and the move to contactless payments. Soon we will be the first city outside of London where you can pay for bus and tram journeys with your phone or contactless card or mobile payment app.
What are the badges on Nottingham City Transport buses?
The badges are to help improve awareness of hidden disabilities and aims to encourage public transport users to offer their seats. Real Time tracking is fitted to all Nottingham City Transport buses and helps you know when your bus is due to arrive. Read our guide to how it all works.
How do I get free tram travel in Nottinghamshire?
In addition to the standard national benefits [PDF], the Nottinghamshire scheme includes free tram travel on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) system. To receive free tram travel make sure you scan your bus pass before boarding the tram.
Can I use contactless on Nottingham buses?
You can use your contactless card or device for buying all tickets on the bus. With Contactless Tap & Go, adults can simply tap their contactless card or device on the reader and the system will work out the best capped price for all the journeys made during the day.
Can you pay for a bus in Nottingham?
We offer convenient and flexible ways to pay for your travel: NCTX Buses App on your smartphone. Contactless payments on the bus. Cash on the bus (exact fare, no change given)
Can you pay with a card debit card on a bus?
Contactless payment cards issued for Visa, Mastercard and Maestro can be used. Pre-paid contactless payment cards can be used but please make sure they have enough credit on them before boarding.
Can you use Apple Pay on the bus Nottingham?
Nottingham City Transport (NCT) buses are now accepting adult pay as you go contactless payments following an official launch by NCT, Nottingham City Council and system provider INIT.
What is Nottingham contactless?
The new Nottingham Contactless multi-operator Tap & Go option allows people to tap on with contactless bank cards or phones throughout the day and pay one daily charge capped at the best fare for their travel, regardless of which of the three operators they use or however many journeys they make on the day.
How much does a bus cost?
A 40-foot coach is the common type bus used in larger systems. This vehicle can usually hold about 42 ambulatory passengers when two wheelchair tiedowns are provided. The cost of such a bus averages between $250,000 and $280,000. A 35-foot coach will hold about 35 ambulatory passengers and cost about $250,000.
Can you pay by card on bus UK?
Contactless cards If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):
Why does my card not work on the bus?
Some of the reasons why a card may not work include: The card is outside of the validity dates i.e. expired. The card is not a contactless card. The card is not accepted e.g. American Express.
How much does a bus cost UK?
16+Pay as you goDaily cap7 Day Bus & Tram Pass£0.80£2.40£11.60
What happens if you forget to tap off the bus?
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.
Do you have to tap out on buses?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
What is tap and cap?
'Tap & Cap' is a paperless system that means bus users can pay for their journey without having to ask or wait for a ticket: they just tap their contactless card or device on the Ticketer ETM contactless card reader as they board the bus.
How do you pay for the bus in Las Vegas?
How to Pay: Riders can purchase a ticket aboard buses with exact change. Some stops also offer vending machines where riders can purchase tickets using cash or a credit card, but the machines don't give changes. The RTC app, rideRTC, is free to download and offers tickets as well.
How do you pay for bus in San Francisco?
Use your Clipper card on all Bay Area transit systems, including Muni. Cash: Fares can be paid on surface transportation with any U.S. currency or coin; exact change is required. Effective August 15, 2021 - anyone under 19 rides free! No proof of payment (Clipper card) required with the exception of Cable Car.
Can you pay by card on Bus Eireann?
Expressway on-board ticket machines are now enabled to take Contactless Debit/Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Leap Card payments. The ticket machines are also enabled to register PSC free travel smartcards. Cash will also continue to be accepted as a payment method on-board the bus.
Can you pay with card on Dublin Bus?
Transport For Ireland (TFI) Leap Cards Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Go Ahead, Dublin Bus and Luas all accept Leap Cards on some or all of their services. They can also be used on commuter and rural bus services within the TFI public transport network.
How much does it cost?
You can order a brand new Easyrider card and upload a photograph online here.
What is an easyrider card?
Easyrider is a convenient, prepaid smart travel card which provides discounted UNLIMITED all day travel across the NCT network. We offer two main types of Easyrider card – Everyday and Anyday – to help customers save money if you travel frequently or just now and again.
How much travel can you buy on NCT?
Buy a week, or up to a year's worth of unlimited travel across the NCT network. The more you buy the cheaper it is.
What is the NCT area?
NCT City Area Zone - this is the Greater Nottingham area and covers nearly all of our services , except for parts of the 1, 26/A, 46 and 47 (see diagram)
Can you top up Easyrider smart cards?
Easyrider smartcards can be topped up or purchased by following the link below.
What is contactless payment?
Contactless payments are available for a convenient, cashless way to pay for your NCT bus travel.
How to purchase grouprider?
Grouprider can be purchased through the NCTX Buses app with a debit/credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, as well as on the bus with cash from the driver.
How long do Robin Hood tickets last?
Tickets purchased on the NCTX Buses app last for 24 hours after activation. A Robin Hood card day cap covers all journeys on a calendar day (midnight to midnight). An NCT cash all day ticket expires at 04:29 the morning after issue. Robin Hood cash day tickets expire at midnight and can be used on NCT ‘midnight’ departures.
How many people can use a grouprider?
Grouprider can be used by up to 5 people, where there has to be at least 1 adult (19 and over) and no more than two adults. A Grouprider can be used by 2 adults travelling together without any children too. All customers who board together on a Grouprider ticket, should alight together at the same stop.
Can you get 2 trip tickets on NCTX?
2 Trip tickets are available on the NCTX Buses app which allow for any two journeys between the destinations shown. Scroll down the Mobile Ticket Menu to see South Notts, Sky Blue and Pathfinder tickets.
Can you pay for a Robin Hood trip?
You can pay for a single journey using your smart phone, a Robin Hood Pay as You Go Card, a contactless device (adults) or with cash on the bus (exact fare needed).
Can you pay for a day of travel with a Robin Hood card?
You can pay for a day of travel using your smart phone, a Robin Hood Pay as You Go Card, a contactless device (adults) or with cash on the bus (exact fare needed).
What is a concessionary travel pass?
A concessionary travel pass allows you to enjoy free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England: Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 11pm. Weekends and public holidays: all day.
Is Red Arrow a concessionary bus?
Red Arrow. Concessionary passes are not accepted on this service. Red Arrow is classed as an amenity service rather than local bus travel. A local bus service generally serves all stops along the route. However, the Red Arrow operates as a limited stop express service. Night buses.
Does Nottinghamshire have free trams?
In addition to the standard national benefits [PDF], the Nottinghamshire scheme includes free tram travel on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) system. To receive free tram travel make sure you scan your bus pass before boarding the tram.
