How do transfers work on bus

When you tap to pay your fare, your transfer is added to your card. Tap onto any card reader to see how long you have left to transfer. At these stations, buses and trains drop you off or pick you up inside the FPZ. You do not need to go through a fare gate. Home Fares Payment Where and how to pay Transfers. Transfer types Depending on how you pay for your trip, your transfer may have a different format.

Payment method Transfer format Presto card e-transfer Cash or single-ride voucher on a bus paper transfer Ticket Machine Single-ride ticket Transfer time Transfers and single-ride tickets allow for unlimited travel on any route until they expire: Time of payment Transfer expires: Weekdays am to am minutes later am to 6 pm 90 minutes later 6 pm to pm minutes later pm to am until am Saturdays am to 10 am minutes later 10 am to 6 pm 90 minutes later 6 pm to pm minutes later pm to am until am Sundays am to pm minutes later pm to am until am Paper transfers If you pay for your trip on the bus with cash or a single-ride voucher, you will be issued a paper transfer.

As you board the bus by the front doors : Drop exact change or one single-ride voucher in the fare box Wait for your transfer to print. Just make sure you have enough Stored Value on your card in advance to complete your trip, otherwise your card will go into negative balance and you'll need to top it up before entering the system again.

Monthly Pass If traveling on a one- or two-zone Monthly Pass, we recommend adding Stored Value to your card before your trip, so you can transfer seamlessly into extra zones. When Monthly Pass holders travel into extra zones, the system automatically debits the AddFare amount from your Stored Value balance.

AddFares to a Monthly Pass are charged at the cash rate see table below , and can't be done at a Compass Vending Machine. Compass Ticket If you've purchased a one- or two-zone Compass Ticket and need to travel into extra zones, you must upgrade your ticket with an add fare at a Compass Vending Machine CVM before you cross the boundary into another zone.

A few important things to note about this AddFare:. Monthly Pass holders and DayPasses are exempt. Travel between the three stations on Sea Island is free charges are refunded when you tap out at one of these three stations. We collects all fares, including AddFare. Wait for passengers to get off before you get on.

Pay for the bus. Ask for a transfer slip if you need one. How much is a all day pass for the bus? How does 2 hour transfer work? Under the new policy, Presto card users can take any number of trips, in any direction, for two hours after they tap their card to pay a fare. After the two hours are up, riders will be charged another fare the next time they tap their card.

How long does a Metro bus transfer last? How much is a bus card for a month? Do TAP cards work on buses? Do buses take 5 dollar bills? Cash Fare. Riders do not need exact change. Where can I purchase a bus pass? Figure out where to purchase your pass. Outlets that sell bus passes usually include the transportation administration office, the main bus terminal, and a few other kiosks.