Do I have to validate my 3-month ticket every time I board a bus in Warsaw?
I moved to Warsaw, Poland, earlier this week and got myself a 3 months pre-paid ZTM card. However, none of the locals that board buses or trams with me seem to validate their cards or buy tickets onboard. So far I've only seen 1 or 2 people other than me actually use their card, and I've taken over 20 rides already.
Am I missing something here? Is it unnecessary to validate your card on every ride as long as it's not expired, or is there just a lot of people not paying for their ride?
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How do I validate a bus ticket in Poland?
Electronic validating machines installed in vehicles operated on ZTM lines and available on metro stations enable validation of tickets and verification of validity of seasonal tickets. Validating machines being a part of the ticket entrance gates enable entering the metro stations.How do you validate a ticket?
In the ticket machines, which support five languages (Polish, English, German, Russian and Ukrainian), you can pay for your ticket with coins or a card. Tickets can also be purchased using a mobile phone. Detailed information at www.wtp.waw.pl or jakdojade.pl app. Bus no.How do you pay for public transportation in Poland?
To use the town's transport system passengers have to be in possession of a ticket or form of transport pass. Traveling without these validated tickets can lead to a fine. Tickets (the same for trams, buses and Metro) can be bought at 'Ruch' kiosks or in grocery shops in all towns.How to validate a ticket on Warsaw public transport
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