The age at which a child is permitted to travel on their own on public transport varies from one operator to another. In general, children must be able to show that they are old enough to purchase a discounted ticket…
Bus tickets in the UK are often referred to as ‘tickets’ rather than ‘passes’. This is because they are single-use and cannot be stored electronically, unlike some other cities. That said, we have noticed that the word “ticket” has become…
Unless you are travelling directly from one station to another on the metro network, standard metro tickets will not be valid on the bus. As with almost every country, there may be some exceptions so it is worth checking with…
Many cities around the world have a system of bus tickets. In many places, you must purchase a ticket before you get on a bus, and it’s almost always non-transferable. This means that if you manage to get on without…
In some cities of the United Kingdom, you can buy tickets to get on a bus or tram along with your journey. But in most areas of the country, you’ll need to buy an individual ticket for every ride. If…
The United Kingdom has an extensive and well-connected network of bus routes. In urban areas, you’ll probably find a bus stop every few minutes walks from your home. This means that public transport is a great way to get around…
Not all public transport companies offer return tickets for their services, so you may be unable to use your ticket the next day. It really depends on where you’re using the ticket and what time of day you’re travelling. For…
In the UK, school-age children usually return home from school by bus. Parents often make arrangements for their children to be picked up or dropped off at a central location near their homes so that they do not need to…
In the UK, most bus services operate on a hub and spoke system: you can buy a ticket to get you to the bus stops nearest your home and then another one for each journey after that. However, in some…
The United Kingdom is a very large country, and the bus system in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can be quite fragmented. This means that the cost of public transport can vary significantly depending on where you live and…
