Albufeira's Forum : Giro bus fare. https://albufeira.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:58:35 +0000 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 07:56:28 +0000 https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 albufeira.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10008 <![CDATA[Albufeira's Forum]]> https://albufeira.com/forum//images/albufeira-forum-logo.png https://albufeira.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : A passenger destination survey...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104745.html#104745 Author: cubsur
Subject: 10008
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.
]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 07:56:28 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104745.html#104745 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Went up last year. For as long...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104614.html#104614 Author: DICEYUK
Subject: 10008
Posted: 27/February/2018 at 15:00

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.]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:00:23 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104614.html#104614 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : EVA and Frota Azul fares did go...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104613.html#104613 Author: cubsur
Subject: 10008
Posted: 27/February/2018 at 14:38

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.
]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:38:07 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104613.html#104613 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : On a related matter, EVA bus fares...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104604.html#104604 Author: DICEYUK
Subject: 10008
Posted: 27/February/2018 at 07:51

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.]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 07:51:47 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104604.html#104604 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Yes ... I met a Dutch woman getting...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104598.html#104598 Author: pyrman
Subject: 10008
Posted: 26/February/2018 at 15:56

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 ..
]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:56:38 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104598.html#104598 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Do you retain any credit left...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104597.html#104597 Author: Jock
Subject: 10008
Posted: 25/February/2018 at 11:38

Do you retain any credit left over from before deactivation?
]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:38:13 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104597.html#104597 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Reloaded my pass at the bus shop...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104595.html#104595 Author: cubsur
Subject: 10008
Posted: 25/February/2018 at 09:36

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.
]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2018 09:36:06 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104595.html#104595 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : No ... 5 journeys ... €4 ]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104587.html#104587 Author: pyrman
Subject: 10008
Posted: 24/February/2018 at 11:40

No ... 5 journeys ... €4


]]> Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:40:44 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104587.html#104587 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Ha - ha - sounds pretty typical...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104580.html#104580 Author: Algarveaddick
Subject: 10008
Posted: 23/February/2018 at 10:08

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.  
]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:08:19 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104580.html#104580 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : hamlet wrote:Thanks for your...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104579.html#104579 Author: sidsmum
Subject: 10008
Posted: 23/February/2018 at 08:26

Originally posted by hamlet hamlet wrote:

Thanks for your reply. Will try the Bus Shop.

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?)
]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:26:06 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104579.html#104579 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Thanks for your reply. Will try...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104568.html#104568 Author: hamlet
Subject: 10008
Posted: 20/February/2018 at 22:14

Thanks for your reply. Will try the Bus Shop. ]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:14:19 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104568.html#104568 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Jock - no changes in routes or...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104558.html#104558 Author: cubsur
Subject: 10008
Posted: 20/February/2018 at 08:06

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.
]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:06:21 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104558.html#104558 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : While on the subject -- where...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104556.html#104556 Author: hamlet
Subject: 10008
Posted: 20/February/2018 at 00:26

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.
]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:26:21 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104556.html#104556 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Thanks to you both. I always intend...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104550.html#104550 Author: Jock
Subject: 10008
Posted: 19/February/2018 at 12:58

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.
]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:58:57 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104550.html#104550 <![CDATA[Giro bus fare. : Yes ... but why not get the pre-paid...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/giro-bus-fare_topic10008_post104543.html#104543 Author: pyrman
Subject: 10008
Posted: 19/February/2018 at 10:53

Yes ...  but why not get the pre-paid card, which tops up with 80 cent fares ?
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