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Bus payment guides in United Kingdom

UK bus payment rules vary by operator, but London is highly standardised around contactless and Oyster with no cash fares on buses.

London

London buses are one of the clearest cases: use contactless or Oyster, board at the front, and do not tap out on buses.

Edinburgh Lothian Buses accept contactless TapTapCap, app tickets, Ridacard and exact-fare cash; signal the bus by extending your hand.