Contactless payment in Taxis and buses?

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   I asked of Taxis Albufeira in the light of many businesses now almost refusing to handle nasty dirty germ ridden money.

They replied that only 2 or 3 taxis accept cards, the rest want cash.

Something to bear in mind for the future. Obviously use Uber if you can and they are available, as no cash is involved.

On the buses, the local GIRO buses around town are still free to use. However you must pay on regional EVA and Frota Azul buses. They do not accept cards except at bus station ticket offices.

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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26498	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Contactless payment in Taxis and buses? Posted: 20/May/2020 at 14:51
	I asked of Taxis Albufeira in the light of many businesses now almost refusing to handle nasty dirty germ ridden money. They replied that only 2 or 3 taxis accept cards, the rest want cash. Something to bear in mind for the future. Obviously use Uber if you can and they are available, as no cash is involved. On the buses, the local GIRO buses around town are still free to use. However you must pay on regional EVA and Frota Azul buses. They do not accept cards except at bus station ticket offices.
	Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve

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peteknopp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Top Contributors Joined: 20/December/2006 Status: Offline Points: 3431	Post Options Post Reply Quote peteknopp Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20/May/2020 at 17:21
	Since the start, I have paid cash for everything, everywhere and not even had raised eyebrows! ps no money in bank, its all under my mattress, hence cash!


cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26498	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21/May/2020 at 09:15
	Like you though, anyone who's ever worked in a bar knows how literally dirty money is. I haven't actually spend any cash money at all since all this began. Almost the only place where I did was the pub and to get into the Imortal ground, both have been closed down of course. I've read yesterday that the local bus company where I used to live in UK and where I hope to be in July now refuses cash. Good job I have a UK bank card. Other visitors, if there are ever any again, may be unable to travel.
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Lobo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21/March/2020 Location: Algarve Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lobo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21/May/2020 at 16:01
	The only time I have used cash in the past ten weeks here was at the lavanderia, as their vending machine doesn't accept cards. As for the Taxis: It's obvious they are too stubborn and will never learn, but then they lament that they have no more customers. That's why it's UBER all over - even tipping can be done via card. I used to pay by card on Ubers all over Europe and Latin America, but I always gave my tip in cash, in order to get only 5-ratings. Now I even tip via card (and luckily am still able to maintain my 4.93 rating )

Dragonfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 24/September/2009 Status: Offline Points: 106	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dragonfly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24/June/2020 at 11:08
	Does any one know if you can now pay cash on an Eva bus directly to the driver or do you need to go from the bus station for a ticket, I have to go from Albufeira to falasia tomorrow. Thanks

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 26498	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25/June/2020 at 08:56
	I am certain I saw someone pay a bus fare in cash at the Continente stop on Sunday. The bus was at the stop for a long time. The driver scrubbed his hands before pulling away from the stop, presumably after handling that nasty dirty money. Do check the bus times. There are only 3 a day at the moment and these 'emergency ' timetables are not posted at the stops. http://www.algarvebus.info/023.htm is up to date I hope! I suspect taxis want cash as do most bars as they and the IRS are not on speaking terms.
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