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ChristineC wrote on Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:32pm:
Hi
Is the new Smart card replacing the existing bus pass? Can the original bus pass still be used after the end of the month, or do I need to apply for a new one? Many thanks.
Hello
The card in use Tarjeta Ciudadano is called a Citizen card ( printed on the back) and serves as a bus pass , if you have anything other than this, it is out of date.
Cheers
Elinspain
Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:44pm
elinspain wrote on Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:30pm:
Hello
The card in use Tarjeta Ciudadano is called a Citizen card ( printed on the back) and serves as a bus pass , if you have anything other than this, it is out of date.
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Cheers
Elinspain
Thank you
Posted: Mon Aug 2, 2021 11:20am
xathra wrote on Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:34pm:
you can get a mobilis travel pass from the bus drivers in torrevieja. it cost 2 euro. you then have to load the card with a 20 euro payment. then you can use the buses in torrevieja the fare is 1 euro 20 and it will deduct this from your card. when you haven't got enough money on the card t...
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...o cover a trip you load it up again. this card does not have an expiry date. I got one before I got my free bus pass, and my son is now using it while he is here. it saves on finding change for the bus, and when you get the ticket it will tell you how much you have left on the card. this might be an option for you?
This is the first I've heard about the mobilis card. Is this for the urban buses in Torrevieja. I am non resident.
Bubsy wrote on Mon Aug 2, 2021 11:20am:
This is the first I've heard about the mobilis card. Is this for the urban buses in Torrevieja. I am non resident.
Hello
Bubsy
I decided not to comment on that post as I, too had never heard of that top up card system, never seen the cards for sale anywhere & never seen one produced to a driver. As this is now peak holiday season & I travel a lot by bus (4 today), I was surprised at that. If someone provides a link or proof of purchase & usage etc. then maybe I'm wrong but until then, I remain unconvinced.
Just googled this & it seems to be for the transport system in Valencia
Cheers
Elinspain
Posted: Mon Aug 2, 2021 2:54pm
elinspain wrote on Mon Aug 2, 2021 2:43pm:
Hello
Bubsy
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I decided not to comment on that post as I, too had never heard of that top up card system, never seen the cards for sale anywhere & never seen one produced to a driver. As this is now peak holiday season & I travel a lot by bus (4 today), I was surprised at that. If someone provides a link or proof of purchase & usage etc. then maybe I'm wrong but until then, I remain unconvinced.
Just googled this & it seems to be for the transport system in Valencia
Cheers
Elinspain
It would be very convenient. I googled it too and could only find info re Valencia.
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:35pm
Bubsy wrote on Mon Aug 2, 2021 11:20am:
This is the first I've heard about the mobilis card. Is this for the urban buses in Torrevieja. I am non resident.
this is the card ask bus drivers for it some buses still have the poster on the bus
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:36pm
xathra wrote on Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:35pm:
this is the card ask bus drivers for it some buses still have the poster on the bus
this is for the local buses in torrevieja
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:39pm
Bubsy wrote on Mon Aug 2, 2021 11:20am:
This is the first I've heard about the mobilis card. Is this for the urban buses in Torrevieja. I am non resident.
https://costazul.net/en/ventajas-mobilis/ here is the link.
elinspain wrote on Mon Aug 2, 2021 2:43pm:
Hello
Bubsy
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I decided not to comment on that post as I, too had never heard of that top up card system, never seen the cards for sale anywhere & never seen one produced to a driver. As this is now peak holiday season & I travel a lot by bus (4 today), I was surprised at that. If someone provides a link or proof of purchase & usage etc. then maybe I'm wrong but until then, I remain unconvinced.
Just googled this & it seems to be for the transport system in Valencia
Cheers
Elinspain
The Mobilis card is a relatively new bus payment system that is available for anyone using the Costa Azul bus system. So can be used on any of the Urban AND Inter Urban services, plus the airport transfer bus.
Its 2 euro to purchase the card (from Torrevieja Bus Station or any of the drivers) and can be topped up in 10 or 20 euro increments (again, by the bus driver). Anyone can use the card and it can be used for any number of fares on the same route. We used ours (in July) for many routes. You get a 10% on fares and the card is valid for 3 years.
Its tapped and ticket produced, same as the residents pass. I believe its been brought into use to alleviate the contact with the bus driver etc.
Regards
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:08am
xathra wrote on Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:34pm:
you can get a mobilis travel pass from the bus drivers in torrevieja. it cost 2 euro. you then have to load the card with a 20 euro payment. then you can use the buses in torrevieja the fare is 1 euro 20 and it will deduct this from your card. when you haven't got enough money on the card t...
Read more...
...o cover a trip you load it up again. this card does not have an expiry date. I got one before I got my free bus pass, and my son is now using it while he is here. it saves on finding change for the bus, and when you get the ticket it will tell you how much you have left on the card. this might be an option for you?
Even though the poster states that you can buy this bus pass at the station, we were told at the station that you can only buy the card on a bus. Cash only. First purchase will be 2 euro for the card, and a minimum 20 euro purchase toward the fare. Subsequent top-ups can be either 10 or 20 euro.
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