Hopper fare
HOP-er /ˈhɒpə/
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What it really means
In London, one bus or tram fare covers unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of first tapping in, as long as you use the same card. Changing buses within the hour costs nothing extra.
Chinese explanation
伦敦的"一小时换乘"票价：首次刷卡后一小时内，用同一张卡换乘公交和电车不限次数、不再收费。
Example conversation
A: We need two buses to get there. That is double the fare.
B: No, it is a hopper fare. Change buses within an hour and the second one is free.
A：去那儿要换两趟公交，得花两份车钱吧。
B：不用，有一小时换乘优惠。一小时内换车，第二趟免费。
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