Tap on, tap off (TOTO) is generally cheaper or equal to buying paper tickets because it offers automatic daily or weekly fare capping, ensuring you never pay more than a set limit. It guarantees the best available fare for the journeys taken, often offering better value than individual tickets.
About Tap On Tap Off
Tap On Tap Off uses contactless payments to cap our adult bus fares so you'll never pay more than the day ticket price for each day that you travel with us, no matter how many journeys you make. And the great news is, the more you travel across 7 days, the cheaper the days become!
To get cheap tickets, be flexible with dates, book in advance (or last minute for events), use flight comparison sites (Skyscanner, Google Flights), set price alerts, fly budget airlines, travel during off-peak times/days (mid-week), consider alternate airports, and watch for error fares or sales, while always checking for hidden baggage fees.
All you need to do is touch in and out using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay the right fare. Pay as you go is cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
A benefit of Tap on/Tap off is to improve boarding times so you do not need to confirm the destination to the driver just tap on when you board the bus.
If you do not tap on and tap off correctly
you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip which is the maximum possible fare for that service, based on your Opal card type. You will never be charged over the Daily Travel Cap.
Because contactless payments require neither PIN nor signature authorisation, lost or stolen contactless cards can be used to make fraudulent transactions.
The easiest and most reliable way to avoid hidden fees is to buy from a platform that's upfront about pricing from the start. On SeatGeek, every ticket features all-in pricing, which means the price you see is the price you'll pay. No surprise “processing” or “service” fees added at checkout.
If you do not touch out, this will show as an incomplete journey, and you will be charged a maximum fare of up to £29. If you do not have a valid ticket for your whole journey, you may be liable to pay a full fare or Penalty Fare.
No, there are no additional fees for using the Tap and Pay feature. It's a convenient and fee-free way to make quick payments with your ICICI Bank Debit Card.
Always tap in and tap out.
If you don't tap in and tap out on each journey, we won't know where you have travelled, so we can't charge the right fare. If this happens, your journey will be incomplete, and you could be charged a maximum fare.
About Tap On Tap Off
There's no need to ask the driver for a ticket; just tap when you get on and off the bus and make sure you tap the same contactless card or device each time you tap. You'll only pay for what you use, with single fares calculated based on distance.
Avoid unfamiliar or unverified sellers, especially if their Facebook account is private, new, or has few friends. For safety, use trusted platforms like Ticketmaster, StubHub, or official event sites, and always verify the seller and ticket validity before payment.
To get cheap tickets, be flexible with dates, book in advance (or last minute for events), use flight comparison sites (Skyscanner, Google Flights), set price alerts, fly budget airlines, travel during off-peak times/days (mid-week), consider alternate airports, and watch for error fares or sales, while always checking for hidden baggage fees.
While most major airlines charge the same or higher prices for in-person bookings, some ultra-low-cost carriers (like Spirit or Frontier) waive certain "online booking fees" if you purchase at the counter, which can save you $20–$40 per ticket.
Advance train tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel.
Yes, card info can potentially be stolen from tap-to-pay, mainly through methods like "ghost tapping," where criminals use hidden or disguised readers to capture data from a short distance, though it's generally safer than older methods, especially with mobile wallets using dynamic codes; however, vigilance is key, so monitor statements, use RFID-blocking sleeves, and turn off tap-to-pay when not needed.
You can use a contactless card as many times as you like within a day so long as each purchase is under £100. Just bear in mind that you may be asked to use chip and PIN after using contactless a few times in a row. Don't worry, it's just an extra security measure to check it's you making any payments.
Quicker transactions and shorter queues at the checkout are the most significant advantages of contactless payment. Handling cash is not a concern at the checkout. You also don't have the hassle of punching in your PIN. Tap-to-pay technology is more reliable and secure than other forms of payment.