Barbados Transit
How much is the bus in Barbados?
A bus ride in Barbados costs a flat $3.50 BBD, about $1.75 USD, for any distance. Blue Transport Board buses, yellow minibuses and ZR route taxis all charge the same. Pay in cash when you board.
$3.50
BBD per trip
- In US dollars
- About $1.75 USD
- Return trip
- $7.00 BBD, two fares
- How to pay
- Cash, when you board
Fare by service
| Service | Fare | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Board blue bus | $3.50 BBD | Driver, on boarding |
| Yellow minibus | $3.50 BBD | Conductor or driver |
| ZR route taxi (white van) | $3.50 BBD | Conductor or driver |
Bus fare questions
- How much is the bus in Barbados?
- A bus ride in Barbados costs $3.50 BBD, about $1.75 USD, for any distance. The flat fare is the same on Transport Board blue buses, yellow minibuses and ZR route taxis.
- Do I pay per trip or per day?
- Per trip. Each time you board a bus you pay $3.50 BBD, and there are no free transfers between routes. A return journey therefore costs $7.00 BBD.
- Can I pay in US dollars?
- Most drivers and conductors accept US dollars at the fixed 2:1 rate, so a ride is about $1.75 USD. Change comes back in Barbados dollars. Small notes and coins are easiest.
- Is there a bus pass or card?
- Transport Board buses accept cash. The Transport Board publishes its own concessions for schoolchildren and seniors; check its fare policy for who qualifies and how to apply.
- Do children pay the bus fare?
- Schoolchildren in uniform travel free on Transport Board buses on school days. Minibuses and ZR route taxis are private and set their own rules, so expect to pay for children there.
- How do I pay on a ZR or minibus?
- Pay the conductor, or the driver if there is no conductor, in cash as you board or before you get off. Say where you are going so they know your stop.