Frequent questions

The questions everyone asks

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When does the app go live?
We are targeting a launch before the Salalah Khareef season. Leave your WhatsApp number on the waiting list and you will get a single message on launch day.
Do I need an account and a password?
No. You sign in with your phone number and a verification code sent over WhatsApp — no passwords to forget.
How do I pay?
Two options are shown side by side with their totals before you choose: pay online through an Omani payment gateway (instant, with the gateway fee on its own line), or bank transfer with a receipt upload, approved within 24 hours.
What is the payment gateway fee, and why is it separate?
It is a fee the payment gateway itself charges to process the online transaction, and Bussat takes none of it. We show it on an explicit line instead of burying it in the price, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Paying by bank transfer or from your wallet avoids it entirely.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, by requesting a change at least twenty-four hours before departure, subject to the operator's approval. On approval the old ticket is voided immediately, a new one is issued, and any price difference is charged or returned to your wallet automatically.
How long does a refund take?
Seconds — the amount lands in your in-app wallet and you can book with it right away, instead of waiting three to five banking days. The ticket fare is refunded in full; the payment gateway fee is not, because the gateway already collected it.
How many seats can I book at once?
There is no maximum — up to the whole bus. Up to ten seats you type the names in; beyond that you upload an Excel file using a ready template, or choose to name passengers later, up to twelve hours before departure.
How does the ticket arrive, and does it work offline?
Every passenger gets their own ticket with its own QR code in the app, and it is also sent over WhatsApp. The code works with no internet, and you can share a single passenger ticket with that person.
What if the trip is delayed or cancelled?
A WhatsApp message reaches you the moment the operator decides. On cancellation the amount returns to your wallet automatically, along with the nearest alternative trip.
What if I do not show up and did not cancel?
A ticket that was never scanned on a trip that has departed counts as used and is not refunded. Anyone who changed or cancelled at least twenty-four hours ahead is always protected — so change early.
Can I choose my pickup and drop-off points?
Yes. A trip may call at several stops, so you choose where you board and alight; both appear on your ticket and to the operator's staff at scanning.
I am a transport operator — how do I join?
Fill in the \'For operators\' form and we will be in touch within two working days. Joining carries no setup fee and no monthly subscription; commission is charged only on a successful booking.