United Kingdom
London
Home of the world's oldest Underground and the red double-decker. Tap the card you already carry and ride.
Bus
The red double-deckers are fully cashless - just tap on with contactless, and transfers within an hour are free (Hopper fare).
Updated on July 15, 2026
How to ride
- 1Check the destination at the stopCheck the route maps at the stop and the destination blind on the bus. Raise a hand as your bus approaches.
- 2Board at the front and tapTap your contactless card or phone on the reader by the front door. Cash is not accepted.
- 3Press the bell and exit by the middle doorPress the red bell before your stop. No need to tap out.
Fares
Single fares1
Single ride (flat fare with Hopper)
Free transfers between buses and trams within one hour, on the same card
1.75 GBP ≈ $2
Fare caps1
Bus daily cap
Cap for bus and tram travel only; the weekly cap is £24.70 (Mon-Sun)
5.25 GBP ≈ $7
Estimates use exchange rates as of September 5, 2026
Payment
Tap to ride UnverifiedMaestro
Card payment on board VISAMastercardAmexDiscoverDinersJCB銀聯
Some US, Canadian and Dutch cards and older Visa cards don't work
IC card 
Cash Fully cashless since 2014
Quick facts
Fares from
1.75 GBP+
Heads-up
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No cash - pay by contactless card or Oyster
Cash is not accepted at all (fully cashless since 2014). You need a contactless card or Oyster.
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Same card as the Tube means one shared daily cap
Use the same card as the Tube and the daily cap applies to your combined total automatically.