Giro bus fare. |
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Author | |
cubsur
Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26450 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 18/March/2018 at 07:56 |
A passenger destination survey was being taken on the GIRO buses on Friday. They know through the tickets where you get on, but not where you get off. This sort of thing normally leads to a reduction in service!
Still no timetables to tell people when buses will appear. |
|
Albufeira Resident
www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
|
Sponsored Links | |
DICEYUK
Top Contributors Joined: 05/April/2011 Location: Norfolk/Algarve Status: Offline Points: 3381 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Went up last year. For as long as i can remember our fare was always 3.25 then it went up last yeat to 3.30 and now 3.35.
|
|
I hate how peopleï compare Frank Zappa to God. I mean, he's cool and great and nice and everything, but he's no Zappa.
|
|
cubsur
Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26450 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
EVA and Frota Azul fares did go up on 1st January by a few cents. First increase for 2 years. Local train fares also went up by 2%, first increase for 3 years if I recall correctly.
|
|
Albufeira Resident
www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
|
DICEYUK
Top Contributors Joined: 05/April/2011 Location: Norfolk/Algarve Status: Offline Points: 3381 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
On a related matter, EVA bus fares have increased.
Acoteias to Albufeira was 3.30 and it's now 3.35. Been like this since we arrived at the end of January so probably went up at the start of 2018. |
|
I hate how peopleï compare Frank Zappa to God. I mean, he's cool and great and nice and everything, but he's no Zappa.
|
|
pyrman
Top Contributors Joined: 06/December/2012 Location: Kilmarnock, Sco Status: Offline Points: 1124 |
Post Options
Thanks(1)
|
Yes ... I met a Dutch woman getting on bus at Bullring and her card wouldn`t work (after 9 months away) .. so I let her use mine. Then we both topped up at terminal and she had 18 fares returned ..
|
|
Pyrman
|
|
Jock
Top Contributors Joined: 07/November/2011 Location: Auld Reekie Status: Offline Points: 1331 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Do you retain any credit left over from before deactivation?
|
|
It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams
|
|
cubsur
Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26450 |
Post Options
Thanks(1)
|
Reloaded my pass at the bus shop in town on Friday without problem.
Cards deactivate if not used for three months I believe, but reactivate if more credit is added. |
|
Albufeira Resident
www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
|
pyrman
Top Contributors Joined: 06/December/2012 Location: Kilmarnock, Sco Status: Offline Points: 1124 |
Post Options
Thanks(2)
|
No ... 5 journeys ... €4
|
|
Pyrman
|
|
Algarveaddick
Top Contributors Joined: 27/December/2008 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 5048 |
Post Options
Thanks(1)
|
Ha - ha - sounds pretty typical mate, I think it's six months before you need to top up (unless they have moved the goalposts, and not told anyone - not untypical either). The minimum is ten journeys I think - €8.
|
|
Go away Duchatalet
|
|
sidsmum
Senior Member Joined: 26/May/2015 Location: Berkshire Status: Offline Points: 352 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Don't be disappointed if you have no luck at the Bus Shop! Tried there a few times last year...."machine wasn't working"..."machine still not working"..."we've run out of cards".....and finally "we don't sell them here any more - only at the bus station"!!! Let me know if you have better luck! Also, what's the minimum amount you can add to a pre-paid card? And, if you haven't used your pre-paid card for 3 months does it no longer work, unless you top it up again, regardless of the amount already on it? These questions and more will be answered during the next episode of Soap. (nah? just me then?)
|
|
hamlet
Regular Joined: 22/April/2011 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 115 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Thanks for your reply. Will try the Bus Shop.
|
|
cubsur
Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26450 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Jock - no changes in routes or times for more than a year.
Hamlet - the pass cards can be purchased at either the main bus station or the Bus Shop in the old town, Avenida da Liberdade, where the two Vermelha (Red) routes stop and the taxis are. If they are on sale anywhere else it is news to me and the rest of the population. |
|
Albufeira Resident
www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
|
hamlet
Regular Joined: 22/April/2011 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 115 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
While on the subject -- where can the prepaid card be topped up
apart from the bus station? The bus station is not convenient since we always stay MGM. Was told that the post office (now closed),the Information Centre and the newsagent/etc in Av. 25 De Abril could arrange. All been checked out over the years but no joy. Sussed out the Verde and Azul routes ok but no holiday would be complete without going on a tour with the City bus. |
|
Jock
Top Contributors Joined: 07/November/2011 Location: Auld Reekie Status: Offline Points: 1331 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Thanks to you both. I always intend to get the card but I'm lazy & end up just paying as I go. I justify this to myself as making my small contribution to the cost of this excellent bus service. And I get to see parts of Albufeira I wouldn't otherwise see when I make the wrong Azul/Verde choice taking me the long way round. Great fun.
Cubsur, have there been changes from last year on the Giro routes/timings? If so I'll print off up to date versions. By the way, thanks for the info. you have provided on transport. Not being a driver I use it on every visit. Maybe see you at one of the quizzes. The short fat bald Jock. |
|
It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams
|
|
pyrman
Top Contributors Joined: 06/December/2012 Location: Kilmarnock, Sco Status: Offline Points: 1124 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Yes ... but why not get the pre-paid card, which tops up with 80 cent fares ?
|
|
Pyrman
|
|
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You can vote in polls in this forum |