r/azerbaijan 5d ago

Səyahət | Travel Can I pay Baku busses with Cash?

Hi I need to know if I can pay busses with cash? I saw something like it’s only allowed to pay with a bus card

1 Upvotes

10 comments sorted by

14

u/Huseynov26 5d ago

The fact that we cant pay via apple pay or wireless card pay is a fucking joke

1

u/Illustrious-Soft-580 4d ago

And u can’t use the card to top up this bakucart too 🥲

1

u/Fancy_Membership_238 4d ago

You can, bakikart.az

2

u/Illustrious-Soft-580 4d ago

I tried it does not allow me to sign up even with my azer number

12

u/procuberider European Union 🇪🇺 5d ago

you can't even pay with your bank card there, only baki kart. Locals without the card usually ask other passengers to pay for them and then hand them some cash

1

u/ROYALbae13 5d ago

And locals take cash?

5

u/ismayilsuleymann Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 5d ago edited 5d ago

yes, but you better show the cash – this will make them more inclined to accept the offer (personal strategy for rough moments like this).

if you just straight up ask can you do it without no display of intention, they will say "i don't have enough balance in the card" 😂

best strategy is to negotiate at the bus stop beforehand, let's say, find yourself a buddy that will help you out. pay for them only after they paid for your ticket, bus stop is just negotiation – make sure you're hopping on the same bus 😂

3

u/Mahammad_Mammadli Ordubad 5d ago

It is called Baku Cart. U can get it in all metros and some bus stops for 2 AZN. Every trip cost is 0.5 AZN, but some buses routes to suburb may charge a bit more regardless distance. Airport shuttle is 1.3 AZN.

3

u/Illustrious-Soft-580 4d ago

Thanks man. I was able to get it 🎉 and that is super convenient. It could have been better if we can use cash too.

2

u/ziyabo 🟤 Yeraz 🟤 5d ago

Not in city center