# TfE M-Tickets

> Mobile ticketing app for public transport in Edinburgh. (iPhone/iPad app by Corethree Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfe-m-tickets/id732154996 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Corethree Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/381360393)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 434 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfe-m-tickets/id732154996/reviews.md

## What is TfE M?

Tired of searching for loose change? Get the Transport for Edinburgh m-tickets app now and make your iPhone your ticket across the network.
 
Just download, signup, and buy tickets to use directly on your iPhone, right in the app, with a registered debit or credit card. A minimum of spend of £4 applies to ticket purchases - however, you can mix and match any combination of tickets to reach this.

M-tickets also links to our bus service information app, for a simpler customer experience across the network. For more information visit www.lothianbuses.com.

## Key features

- Mobile ticket purchase
- Digital ticket storage
- Debit/credit card payment
- Integrated with bus service info
- Easy signup process

## What do users think of TfE M?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface for purchasing tickets
- 💳 Accepts multiple payment methods including Apple Pay
- 🎫 Convenient digital ticket storage
- 🚌 No need to carry change for bus fares
- 🌍 Works for tourists visiting the city
- ⏱️ Quick activation process when working properly

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏳ App freezes for extended periods on startup
- 💰 Minimum £10 purchase requirement per transaction
- 📱 Only one ticket per device limitation
- ⏰ 180-day ticket expiration policy
- 🔄 Archaic ticket transfer process between devices
- 📵 Requires internet connection to activate tickets
- 🔐 WiFi re-authentication checks cause access issues
- 🎯 Poor navigation on iOS (no back button functionality)
- ⚠️ Tickets disappear or become inaccessible unexpectedly
- 🔌 App crashes during payment checkout
- 🚫 Cannot purchase tickets for multiple family members on one device
- ⚡ Slow activation response times
- 🖥️ UI design issues on larger iPhone screens

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Complete freeze lasting up to one minute on app open
- Sign-up screen cannot scroll to bottom on iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Tickets become inaccessible after app update
- Payment processing shows failure but charges multiple times
- Tickets disappear from purchased section without reason
- App crashes when trying to display ticket to driver
- Login page appears unexpectedly blocking ticket access
- Basket item count displays incorrectly
- App fails to connect despite stable internet connection
- Black bars appear at top and bottom of screen
- Significant delay between activation tap and actual ticket activation
- App crashes during checkout process
- WiFi authentication text boxes prevent ticket use
- App immediately crashes on open for some users
- Tickets expire prematurely without notification

**Most requested features**

- Pay-as-you-go system like London's Oyster card
- Support for child tickets without requiring separate phone
- Family or couple pass options
- Ability to purchase single tickets without minimum spend
- Ridacard integration into the app
- Ticket sharing between multiple users on same device
- Longer ticket validity periods
- Offline ticket activation capability
- Automatic day pass conversion when exceeding minimum fare
- Bus driver access to verification codes for on-board activation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfe-m-tickets/id732154996/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 4

*2024-04-26*

Useful app, but please fix an issue when app freezes for about a minute every time you open it - it doesn't crash but complete freezes, then just un-freeze after about a minute. That's causing problems when you need to open and active a ticket quickly, and some drivers aren't patience enough to wait this long

### 1/5 — As a tourist just buy paper tickets

*2024-02-28*

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### 3/5 — Why only 1 ticket per device?

*2023-09-14*

The app seems great for buying tickets but it’s almost useless since it allows only one ticket per device.

### 1/5 — Sign up screen can’t scroll to the bottom for iPhone Promax 14 screen

*2023-09-05*

Bad UX design.
Can’t use.

### 1/5 — Poor function of the App

*2022-12-14*

This app insulted everyone who has an iPhone, due to it’s poor functionality the ticket shared by a friend could not be accessed as the app was crashing and came with a error message that “this version of the app can’t be accessed, and needs to be updated” even though it was the updated version. The driver insulted myself and everyone one else who was with us and kicked us out of HIS BUS. Not once but twice. According to him the bundle of 5 adults day rider can be used by only one person in 1 phone for 5 days. He does route no:34, SA15 VUB. I WOULD LIKE THE AUTHORITIES TO TAKE STRICT ACTION ON THE JERK DRIVER AND FOR GODSAKE PLEASE FIX THIS ISSUE WITH THE APP. MY FIRST DAY IN EDINBURGH WAS RUINED. THANK YOU APP DEVELOPERS AND THANK YOU LOTHIAN FOR SUCH KIND EMPLOYEES WHO TRAIN THEIR STAFF ON HOW TO TREAT CUSTOMERS WITH GOOD AMOUT OF RUDENESS AND SPITE.

### 1/5 — Useless. Lost money

*2022-02-05*

This app used to be okay but now it crashes every time I try and use it. I’ve stored day tickets that I can’t access and on boarding the bus just now, the ticket activated but the app kept crashing every time I tried to show it to driver so I had to pay by card. I’d decided to get the bus home instead of the train to save money but at £3.60 I’ve saved very little and added 45 mins to my journey. Will be deleting as soon as these tickets have been used, if I can use them, or trying to get a refund from LB.  Don’t download.

### 2/5 — Unusable

*2019-08-27*

I’m only giving this two stars because the app has worked ok for me for a number of months but it is now completely unusable. I have 8 purchased tickets and no way to access them. The only time I am able to access the “purchased” tickets section is now after I have bought more tickets, with a minimum spend of £4! I have gone through the process of buying to access my purchased tickets a couple of times, assuming it’s a glitch that will be fine next time but apparently not! No intention of spending more on tickets I apparently won’t be able to use. Glad that the buses now accept contactless because that seems to be my best option now.

### 1/5 — Broken user journey

*2019-04-16*

This app was not great to start with: minimum payment amount (that has finally been lowered now), the ticket transfer between devices was just very archaic and bad (why not just link them to the account?? Why do I need to transfer my tickets between devices? Why do I have to wait 6 months between these transfers??), it would crash quite often, etc. But now, the issue is even bigger in the sense that on iOS, when you open the app, you are directly directed to the buy tickets menu. You cannot go back since there is no back button on iOS, and you are just stuck there and cannot use your already bought tickets unless you buy new ones. Could you fix your application please? It is seriously becoming a problem now as it is pretty much unusable. Thank you.

### 2/5 — Badly developed.

*2019-02-20*

Terrible app. After months without support for iPhone X screens sizes the app was finally updated, but with numerous obvious glitches (was it not tested?). Then after a few weeks, instead of resolving the issues, they just revert the update and we’re back to having black bars at the top and bottom of the app again. Seriously??

Most annoying is the ridiculous delay between tapping the Activate button and the ticket actually activating. The app basically locks up for several seconds even on an iPhone X. Sometimes, despite tapping to activate the ticket when I can see the bus approaching the stop, it’s still not activated by the time I’ve get on and am showing it to the driver, resulting in the whole bus being held up due to the crap app.

### 1/5 — Why £10 minimum?

*2018-12-20*

Don’t bother if you’re a tourist. Just get an Uber. 

Edinburgh obviously doesn’t want tourists to use public transport.

## Frequently asked questions about TfE M

### What is TfE M-Tickets?

TfE M-Tickets is a mobile application that allows you to purchase and store public transport tickets directly on your iPhone. It aims to eliminate the need for physical tickets and loose change, providing a streamlined travel experience.

### How do I buy tickets?

After downloading and signing up for the app, you can purchase tickets using a registered debit or credit card. There is a minimum spend of £4, which can be met by combining any selection of available tickets.

### Is the app free to download?

Yes, the TfE M-Tickets app is free to download. The cost is associated with the purchase of the actual transport tickets within the app.

### What are the benefits of using this app?

The app offers convenience by allowing you to buy and use tickets directly from your phone, avoiding the need for cash or physical tickets. It also integrates with the bus service information app for a more comprehensive travel planning experience.

### What devices is TfE M-Tickets compatible with?

The application is designed for use on iPhones. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed in the description, but it is intended for smartphone use.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.110 — 2022-12-16

Bug fixes and optimisations

### 3.109 — 2022-12-14

Bug fixes and optimisations

### 3.108 — 2022-02-21

Bug fixes and optimisations

### 3.107 — 2021-09-06

Security fixes

### 3.106 — 2020-10-13

Support for the new OS version and UI support for all devices

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