Now testing cashless payment on buses in parts of Trøndelag
The goal is safer working conditions for drivers and easier ticketing for passengers.
AtB is launching a pilot project where it will no longer be possible to pay with cash on board buses on selected lines in Trøndelag.
The pilot is run on behalf of Trøndelag County Council. The results will help decide whether to make it permanent.
What does this mean for you as a passenger?
You can no longer pay with cash on board the buses covered by the pilot project.
You can still:
- Use the AtB app
- Buy an SMS ticket (ex. code word "VoksenS1" to 2027 )
- Use a t:card (travel card, order via atb.no)
- Pay by bank card on board buses with a card terminal
Where does this apply?
The pilot applies to bus lines in the municipalities of:
Osen, Flatanger, Namsos, Overhalla, Høylandet, Namsskogan, Rørvik, Lierne, Nærøysund, Leka, Snåsa og Grong.
Overview of cashless bus lines
490 (Osen – Fossli)
609 (Gullholmstranda – Svea)
610 (Grong – Sørli)
611 (Grong – Harran – Namsskogan)
612 (Snåsa – Grong)
660 (Rørvik – Kolvereid – Foldereid – Namsos)
665 (Kolvereid – Salsbruket – Lund – Namsos)
680 (Levanger – Steinkjer – Namsos)
681 (Flatanger – Sjøåsen – Namsos)
690 (Grong – Steinkjer)
695 ((Harran) – Grong – (Høylandet) – Overhalla – Namsos)
731 (Sjøåsen – Namdalseid – Steinkjer)
760 (Stein – Leknes)
761 (Kolvereid – Gutvik)
763 (Kolvereid – Ottersøy – Måneset)
781 (Namsos – Bangsund)
782 (Namsos – Kattmarka/Sørenget)
783 (Spillum – Sentrum – Fossebrenna)
784 (Namsos – Bangsund – Namdalseid)
785 (Aglen – Skorstad – Namsos)
+ school bus lines in the same area
Why are we doing this?
The background includes, among other things:
- Safer working conditions for bus drivers
- Faster and easier boarding
- The fact that most passengers already buy their ticket before boarding
This is a pilot project to test how such an arrangement works in practice.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I still pay by card on the bus?
Yes, on some buses. You can pay by bank card on buses with a card terminal.
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What do I do if I only have cash?
You will need to buy a ticket in another way before you board, for example in the AtB app, by SMS or with a t:card.
In the initial phase, you will receive information from the driver about what you need to do next time.
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Can I be refused entry to the bus?
You will not be refused entry to the bus in the initial phase. If you only have cash, the driver will inform and guide you on how to buy a ticket next time.
The goal is for everyone to receive good information and have the opportunity to adapt.
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I don't use apps ? what should I do?
You can still buy a ticket in several ways:
- SMS ticket
- t:card (travel card)
- Bank card on the bus if available
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Can I buy a ticket for others in the app?
Yes, you can buy a ticket for others in the AtB app through a dedicated function.
The person using the ticket must have the AtB app installed. A screenshot of the ticket is not valid.
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What applies to children and young people?
Students with a t:card school or PocketID travel as before. Students without a valid travel certificate must have a valid ticket before they board. No one will be refused entry in the pilot period. Students will be guided on how to buy a ticket next time.
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How long will the pilot last?
The pilot project will be evaluated before a decision is made on whether to continue the arrangement.