From 6 July, Transport for London buses, including those operating in our borough, will no longer take cash. If you still buy your bus tickets with cash, you will need to join the 99% of travellers who have already gone contactless.

Many bus routes running through Surrey are operated by Transport for London, including buses S1 and 405 which go through Reigate & Banstead.

It’s easy to go contactless

Travelcards, Oystercards and contactless payment cards can all be used for Transport for London bus travel. Contactless payment cards are debit, credit, charge or pre-paid cards featuring the contactless symbol and can be used to make quick, easy and secure payments for purchases under £20. There’s no need for a PIN or signature. Why not check your credit or debit card to see if it has the contactless symbol.

One more bus journey to get you home

A new feature already on Oystercards enables you to make one more bus journey if you don't have enough credit to pay the £1.45 fare. And if your Bus & Tram Pass or Travelcard has just expired, you can now make one more journey on a bus. You must then top up your pay-as-you-go credit to clear the negative balance before you can use your Oyster card again or before you can renew a Travelcard or Bus & Tram Pass.

Transport for London will invest the £130 million it expects to save through going contactless in improving transport.

Find out everything you need to know about cash free bus travel, including how to get an Oystercard, at www.tfl.gov.uk/waystopay