Portsmouth introduces the Pompey Hoppa90 bus ticket, offering 90 minutes of unlimited bus travel across the city for £3.50, valid on both Stagecoach and First Bus Solent services for convenient journey planning.
The ticket becomes active upon starting your initial journey, allowing passengers to board multiple buses within the 90-minute timeframe. The Pompey Hoppa90 works seamlessly across both Stagecoach and First Bus Solent networks, providing greater flexibility for city-wide travel.
Portsmouth’s enhanced bus ticket collection
Portsmouth City Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) seeks to enhance accessibility and affordability of local bus services. Following feedback from residents requesting unified tickets usable across all city buses for various travel needs, the council has partnered with First Solent and Stagecoach South to launch three new ticket options:
The Pompey Night Owl – designed for evening travellers
The Pompey Hoppa90 – suited for multiple journeys within 90 minutes
The Pompey Group ticket – catering for group travel
All three tickets function across every bus route in Portsmouth, offering straightforward and budget-friendly solutions for different occasions. The unified system allows passengers to switch between First Solent and Stagecoach buses using the same ticket.
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Ticket details
Pompey Hoppa90
Price: £3.50
Individual ticket providing 90 minutes of bus travel, activated upon first use. Available for purchase on buses and through First and Stagecoach mobile applications.
Pompey Group ticket
Price: £14.00
Daily ticket covering unlimited travel for up to five passengers. Purchase options include on-bus and mobile apps.
Pompey Night Owl Ticket
Price: £4.40
Individual ticket available from 7pm through 4am. Sold on buses and via mobile applications.
Service coverage
All three Portsmouth tickets are accepted on First Bus Solent and Stagecoach services operating within the Portsmouth area.
Purchase methods
Tickets can be obtained through the Stagecoach and First Bus mobile applications, or purchased directly from bus drivers when boarding.
Pompey Hoppa90 operation
The Pompey Hoppa90 activates immediately upon purchase, permitting unlimited bus changes within the 90-minute window. The ticket’s cross-operator functionality enables seamless transfers between Stagecoach and First Solent buses throughout Portsmouth.
