What types of GO Cards are there?

What types of GO Cards are there? #BahrainBus | ما هي أنواع بطاقات GO المتوفرة؟ #حافلة_البحرين

Go-Cards come in two forms, anonymous or personalised. What types of GO Cards are there? #BahrainBus | ما هي أنواع بطاقات GO المتوفرة؟ #حافلة_البحرين

An in-depth guide to Bahrain’s GO Card system. Learn about available GO Card types, how they work, where to use them, bus timings, ticket pricing, and the top bus routes. Perfect for residents, tourists, and daily commuters in Bahrain.

💳 GO Card Types – Key Information

English	Arabic
Anonymous GO Card – Purchase from bus drivers, ticket offices, or vending machines. Offers pay-as-you-go and weekly passes.	بطاقة GO عامة (غير شخصية) – تُشترى من السائق، مكاتب التذاكر، أو ماكينات البيع. تدعم الدفع حسب الاستخدام وتذاكر أسبوعية.
Personalized GO Card – Issued at ticket offices. Includes your name and photo. Allows balance recovery if lost. Suitable for weekly/monthly passes, with special discounts.	بطاقة GO شخصية – تصدر من مكاتب التذاكر مع الاسم والصورة. تتيح استرجاع الرصيد عند الضياع. مناسبة لتذاكر أسبوعية/شهرية مع خصومات خاصة.
Top-Up & Validity – Rechargeable anytime. Credit never expires. Damaged cards can be replaced. A 500 fils fee may apply if damage is visible.	إعادة الشحن والصلاحية – قابلة للشحن في أي وقت. الرصيد لا تنتهي صلاحيته. يمكن استبدال البطاقة التالفة برسوم ٥٠٠ فلس عند التلف الظاهر.

💰 GO Card Fares & Ticket Prices

Ticket Type	Price (BHD)
GO Card Single Trip	0.275
Paper Ticket Single Trip	0.300
Daily Fare Cap (GO Card)	0.700
Weekly Pass (GO Card)	3.000
Monthly Pass (GO Card)	12.000
Senior Discount (50%)	With Personalized GO Card
Free Travel for Special Needs	With Personalized GO Card

⏰ Bus Operating Hours

Days	Time
Sunday – Wednesday	5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday	5:00 AM – Midnight

Bus frequency: Every 15–30 minutes depending on route and time of day.

Anonymous cards can be purchased from the ticket offices in the main bus terminals, from the Ticket Vending Machines at the stations or from the bus driver.

Anonymous cards can be used for pay-as-you-go (single trips and daily capping) and for the Weekly Pass.

Personalized GO Cards can be purchased only at the ticket offices in the main bus terminals during opening hours

Personalizing your GO Card with your photograph and details will allow us to identify it and find it for you in case of lost or being stolen, it will help us manage your GO Card account and transfer any balance on your lost/stolen GO card.

Personalized GO Cards can be used for all options, including pay-as-you-go (single trips and daily capping), the Weekly Pass and the Monthly Pass.

All GO Cards can store cash credit which can be used to suit your needs and convenience.

You can have a Pass and credit on the card at the same time.

All GO cards are re-usable and you can add more credit when convenient as you require.

Any money loaded on the GO Card will remain available to let you travel; there is no time limit, and the credit on the card remains there until you use it.

If your GO Card becomes damaged, we can issue you with a new one and transfer any outstanding credit from the old one, to the new one. If the card is visibly damaged, you may be charged 500 fils for a new card.

The Monthly Pass is just 12 BD for 28 days travel and the Weekly Pass 3 BD for 7 days travel! In the future, there will be other options – saving you money when you travel regularly.

The Monthly Pass can only be purchased from the retail office in the main bus station, the Weekly Pass can be purchased from the retail office, ticket vending machines, or from the driver.

Additionally elderly and special needs citizens can purchase a personalised Go-Card for discounted travel (elderly citizens) or free travel (special needs citizens). Please see the FAQ’s section for more information.

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Bahrain Bus Route FAQs Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a GO Card cost initially?

The card costs 500 fils. Balance top-up is separate.

What is the GO Card daily fare cap?

If you spend 700 fils or more in a day, additional rides are free.

How can I replace a lost or damaged GO Card?

Visit a bus terminal. For personalized cards, the balance can be recovered. A 500 fils fee applies for visible damage.

Where can I buy and top up a GO Card?

Anonymous cards: at buses, vending machines, or ticket offices. Personalized: at ticket offices only. Top-ups via machines or mobile apps.

Are there travel discounts for seniors or people with disabilities?

Yes. Seniors get 50% off. People with special needs travel free—but only with a personalized GO Card.

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