What age do you have to pay for a child on a bus west midlands?

Children under the age of 5 can travel for free. You can get cheaper fares for children over 5 and under 16. Use our ticket finder to search for child tickets. You’ll need to pay an adult fare if you’re 16 or over unless you qualify for one of these discounts, or passes.

Can you pay by card on West Midlands travel?

You can use your contactless payment card/device to pay for travel on our services where contactless is accepted. You may not be able to use contactless on certain special services.

How do you use a 16 18 photocard?

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You can use your photocard to buy Direct Debit or season tickets online. You can also use the card to buy tickets in person: at a travel centre….On the bus:

1. Hold your 16-18 photocard to the reader.
2. Wait for the green light or beep, then board.
3. Show your photocard to the inspector if requested.

Do Under 16s pay for bus?

Children aged 13 and under will be able to board any London bus or tram and travel for free. They do not need any sort of pass or ticket (apart from tram journeys to or from Wimbledon station). 14- and 15-year-olds need a Child Oyster photocard to prove their age and record their journey when they board.

Do children pay on the bus in Birmingham?

Children between the ages of 5 and 15 pay reduced fares. If you are aged 16 or over, you must pay the full adult fare. Students aged between 16-18 can however buy child-rate tickets with a 16-18 photocard, which can be obtained from your college or place of education.

Can I pay by card on buses in Birmingham?

Swift Pay As You Go The cashless way to travel. Simply load credit to your card to buy single, return and day tickets on the bus and tram. No more hassle finding the exact change, just ask your bus or tram driver for your ticket when you board.

Why won’t my card 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.

Is 16+ Oyster card free on buses?

The 16+ Oyster photocard offers free travel on buses and trams and half adult rate on other TfL services to those young Londoners studying a Level 3 course, apprenticeship or training course funded by the Young People’s Learning Agency and some courses funded by the Skills Funding Agency.

What age can a child travel alone on a bus UK?

The program is designed for children 8 to 12 years old inclusively travelling alone in the intercity public transport network. Children under 8 years of age may not travel alone and must be accompanied by a person of at least 14 years of age.

Can you pay cash on Birmingham buses?

Cash tickets You can pay the driver as you board the bus. Please ensure you have a selection of coins ready, as not all operators can give change. You can buy a single ticket if you are making just one journey.

Can I use my bus pass on Birmingham trams?

Yes you can but remember to scan on before you get on the tram there’s a machine at every tram stop if you don’t you could be fined.

Can you pay cash on West Midlands buses?

Do buses in Birmingham take contactless?

now accepts contactless payment on all its buses. A day ticket is £4.50 using contactless or £4.60 using cash – note that NXWM buses have an exact fare system and drivers do not give change.

Why does the bus only charge me 10p?

This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment. In a few days, you will be charged the full amount with the 10p being updated to the actual amount owed on the same authorisation.

How do I use my 16+ Oyster card?

Once you get your 16+ Zip Oyster photocard, you can use it straight away. Make sure you touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers. You only need to touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out.

What is the National Express West Midlands Travel Card valid for?

Valid for 4 weeks, before 9.30am only for Adult travellers on any National Express West Midlands services, all participating nBus operators, the Metro tram and train travel within the specified Network West Midlands rail zones.Valid Monday to Friday mornings from 4.00am up until 9.30am Close BUY Direct Debit Regional £59.50

What is the age limit for National Express West Midlands?

Valid for 1 week, all day long for Young Person (under 18) travellers on any National Express West Midlands service within the Sandwell & Dudley travel area.Only available to young persons aged under 18 (for those over 16, the ticket user must be in full-time education, an apprentice or a trainee).

How much is the adult West Midlands bus pass?

Adult West Midlands 52 Week £600.00 Valid on all National Express Coventry bus services within the Coventry area. More Valid for 52 weeks, all day long for Adult travellers on any National Express Coventry service within the Coventry area. Close BUY nBus Adult West Midlands 1 Week £15.80 £2.26 per day

How much does it cost to travel in the West Midlands?

Valid for 4 weeks, for Adult travellers on any National Express West Midlands services, all participating nBus operators and train travel within the specified Network West Midlands rail zones. Close BUY Adult West Midlands and Metro Tram 4 Week £90.85 £3.24 per day