<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe good thing is that with this system the cost of each ride is 44 rubles (only 4 rubles more expensive than the Troika Card\u2019s wallet fare).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, you can also use this card system with your mobile phone using the Apple Pay<\/strong>, Google Pay<\/strong> and Samsung Pay<\/strong> applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is a fast, economical and convenient payment system on the Moscow Metro. In any case, if you have problems with your card because the reader does not read it or your bank has blocked it, you can buy a single ticket or the Troika Card at the ticket windows or vending machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. How to buy and use Moscow public transit tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n3.1. Buying tickets or the Troika Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Tickets and public transit passes can be purchased at Metro ticket windows or at automatic vending machines at the Metro or bus stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMetro ticket windows<\/strong>. The easiest thing for tourists is to simply go to the ticket window of any Metro station to buy the Troika Card. For example, if you want to top it up with 500 rubles the first time, all you have to do is mention the word Troika at the ticket window and give them 550 rubles, which include the deposit of 50 rubles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAeroexpress ticket windows<\/strong>. Upon arrival at one of the Moscow airports, you have the Aeroexpress train that connects the airports with Moscow. At the Aeroexpress ticket window you can also buy the Troika Card or other transit tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAutomatic vending machines.<\/strong> It\u2019s very easy to buy a single ticket or the Troika Card at the automatic vending machines because they are also in English and are very easy to use. Simply follow the onscreen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFinally let me say that if you are traveling with luggage<\/strong> weighing more than 50 kg or adding up to more than 180 cm in length, height and width, you have to pay for a luggage ticket that costs 60 rubles. However, few people buy this ticket since it\u2019s a rule that is rarely enforced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3.2. Using your ticket or your Troika Card: can it be shared?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Access with all types of tickets and passes is enabled by NFC technology<\/strong> (contactless).<\/p>\n\n\n\nSimply swipe your ticket, your Troika Card or your Visa or MasterCard at the turnstile and the barrier gate will automatically open. At the same time, a screen will show you the balance left on your card or the number of rides remaining. On buses you just have to swipe the card on the bus ticket reader to validate your ride.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIt is also important to know that on the Metro, in each line of turnstiles, there is a cabin with someone <\/strong>who makes sure that that no one sneaks in and who allows access to children under 7 (who don\u2019t pay) or to people in a wheelchair.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is also important to know that, according to the regulations, each passenger must have their own ticket; <\/strong>however, with the fare for the 60-ride Troika Card or with the Wallet Fare of the Troika Card, it is common practice to share a card with several members of the same family or several friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Moscow Metro the inspectors do not have a problem with this practice (it has always been done this way), but on buses, trolleybuses or trams some inspectors might not support this practice and impose a fine on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In no case can sharing the card be done with the 90-minute ticket or with the ticket that allows unlimited travel for a number of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I personally recommend that each passenger have their own ticket<\/strong> to avoid problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPromotional video of the Russian Government on the Troika Card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n