How do I use my Arriva smart card?
To use your smartcard on the bus, all you have to do is place it on the smartcard reader next to the ticket machine by the bus driver. The reader will beep and show you a green light which confirms that your ticket is valid for travel. You can then take a seat as usual.
How do I connect to Arriva?
Arriva Connect Smartcard Ticket Types
Just tap your card onto the bus ticket machine and the day will be activated on the card and will be valid until 2am the following day. Each time you activate a day pass the number left stored on your Connect card will go down by one.
What is an Arriva Connect Card?
Arriva Connect is a new way or buying and using Arriva bus tickets. It's an electronic card with a chip that stores your ticket for use on the bus. Once you have your Arriva Connect smartcard, you can use it again and again – so don't throw it away.
How do I get Arriva Connect Card?
You can register for a smartcard online, and when you purchase a ticket, you'll be sent the card (with the ticket stored on it) to start when you need it.