nBus going Swift Only

[the trainbasher]

Noticed the last couple of days stickers on NXWM buses saying that nBus was going Swift Only.

How will it affect those who are "mid period" on their nbus (like myself - doesn't expire til November as it is a yearly)? Will we be forced to convert to Swift or will the paper tickets still be accepted til their expiry.

And what about those who get their monthly nBus from the NXWM travelcard agents (eg local costcutter/spar)? Will they be forced online to purchase them?

[Trident 4609]

Noticed the last couple of days stickers on NXWM buses saying that nBus was going Swift Only.

How will it affect those who are "mid period" on their nbus (like myself - doesn't expire til November as it is a yearly)? Will we be forced to convert to Swift or will the paper tickets still be accepted til their expiry.

And what about those who get their monthly nBus from the NXWM travelcard agents (eg local costcutter/spar)? Will they be forced online to purchase them?

I was told certain tickets such as Regional Child N-Bus is not avaliable on Swift yet. Can anyone confirm or deny this for me?

[domino.99]

I was told certain tickets such as Regional Child N-Bus is not avaliable on Swift yet. Can anyone confirm or deny this for me?

@Nathan N-bus isnt yet only payg which isnt even valid on NX buses

[JPC]

Noticed the last couple of days stickers on NXWM buses saying that nBus was going Swift Only.

How will it affect those who are "mid period" on their nbus (like myself - doesn't expire til November as it is a yearly)? Will we be forced to convert to Swift or will the paper tickets still be accepted til their expiry.

And what about those who get their monthly nBus from the NXWM travelcard agents (eg local costcutter/spar)? Will they be forced online to purchase them?

Rest assured you can continue to use your traditional paper ticket until it's expiry date.
Swift photo card holders can purchase 1 or 4 week nBus or NX tickets at certain Payzone agents (click here for store locator)

[Gareth]

I'm hoping that all pay zone agents or at least all payzone agents that sell bus passes get on board with this. Currently my local newsagent isn't on that list, I'll ask him when I get this weeks pass if he will be doing this, otherwise it's a pain in the backside!

[the trainbasher]

Rest assured you can continue to use your traditional paper ticket until it's expiry date.
Swift photo card holders can purchase 1 or 4 week nBus or NX tickets at certain Payzone agents (click here for store locator)

Cheers. Hopefully when I renew it through work in Novemeber (if I'm still there!) it'll be on swift :-)

Only problems is it'll play havoc with my days off bashing...no fun on the 50 trying to bash every vehicle on there! :-(

[JPC]

Cheers. Hopefully when I renew it through work in Novemeber (if I'm still there!) it'll be on swift :-)

Only problems is it'll play havoc with my days off bashing...no fun on the 50 trying to bash every vehicle on there! :-(

I could imagine your Swift card could get flagged for inappropriate usage ;D

On the Payzone locator make sure you select 'Swift (West Midlands)'
Not 'Centro bus' which is for the likes of one day nBus paper tickets which I wonder why are sold at shops when they can be purchased on buses.