If you’re 16 to 18– get a season ticket! If you’re travelling by public transport in Tyne & Wear most days, and paying single adult fares, you’ll save loads of money by buying a pass instead. The best one to buy will depend on which type or types of public transport you use –
If you only need to use Arriva buses -
If you only use Go North East buses–
Only use Metro?
If you’re in full time education at school or college, you can save a packet with a Get Around ticket from Go North East. Tickets are available for 1, 7 or 28 days or 16 weeks from any PayPoint agent, online at www.simplygo.com or by phone on 0845 60 60 2 60. To buy a Get Around ticket, you’ll need a Get Around ID card. They are issued free and you can apply online at www.simplygo.com.
If you only travel on Stagecoach buses – Be a Very Independent Person with an Under 19 VIP ticket. It’s for young people aged 18 and under in full-time education and is valid on all Stagecoach services in Tyne and Wear. You’ll need to show your college ID, Teen Travel ID card or Under 16 Card when you buy your VIP ticket, and when you use it. You can buy daily and weekly tickets from the bus driver, or buy a monthly ticket at www.buymyvip.com.
This is for anyone aged 16 and over in full time education. Tickets for a year or a term can be bought in any Arriva Travelshop or at www. arrivabus.co.uk/students.
All zone passes are available for one week or four weeks. Just fill out an application form and take some student identification (valid for the current academic year) and some proof of age to any Nexus TravelShop. You must have been under 19 on 31st August 08 to qualify. Find out more at www.nexus.org.uk/16-18msc.
If you use Metro and bus, or buses from a couple of different companies – The Teen Travelticket is for 16 to 19 year olds, in full time, further education. Enjoy travel on most buses, the Metro, Sunderland to Blaydon rail line and the Shields Ferry with a saving of 25% on standard Traveltickets. You will need a current Teen Travel or college ID card to buy your ticket. Visit www.networkticketing.com for full details
Have a look at www.how2get2.co.uk. It’s aimed at 16-18 year old students and gives you all this information plus loads more. It includes timetable information for buses, scholars services and Metro, as well as news items about public transport that are relevant to you. You can sign up to be sent an email if there are problems on Metro, or renew your Teen Travelticket or 16-18 Metro Student Card online. And if you need to get somewhere you’ve not been before, use the online Journey Planner to help you get there.
For more information about the right ticket for you – and for how to get to where you want to go – go to how2get2.co.uk
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