Support with the Cost of Public Transport
Bus Fare Cap Announcement
The government are to provide up to £60 million from January 2023 to March 2023, to help bus operators to cap single adult fares at £2 per journey.
More information can be found on the gov.uk website.
Patient Transport Service (PTS)
Patient Transport Service is a non-emergency service for people who may need special support getting to and from their healthcare appointments.
More information can be found here: https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/services/patient-transport-service-pts/
Railcard - Save 1/3rd on rail journeys
You can get up to a third off train fares with a railcard in Great Britain, saving up to £142 a year on average.
More information can be found here: Railcards | Digital Railcard and Prices | National Rail
You may be eligible for 50% off travel if you’re on Universal Credit
You may be eligible for a Jobcentre Plus travel discount card if you’re on Universal credit.
More information can be found here: National Rail Enquiries - Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card
Bus Passes – State Pension Age
In England, you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension Age.
More information can be found here: Apply for an older person's bus pass - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Bus Passes – Disabled Persons
If you have a disability, then you may be eligible for a disabled person’s pass if you live in England.
More information can be found here: Apply for a disabled person's bus pass - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Support for Students
Redcar & Cleveland College Student Travel
Students can enjoy the benefit of free travel 24/7 during term time including weekends. In addition to this, students can use the bus pass Monday-Friday during college holidays.
The areas covered by the pass include Redcar, East Cleveland, Stockton-On-Tees, Middlesbrough, and Whitby. Students living outside of these areas will be provided with an enhanced bus pass covering their home location area as well as the Teesside and East Cleveland region.
More information can be found here: https://www.cleveland.ac.uk/student-services/fees-funding-and-loans/free-travel
Middlesbrough College Student Travel
Students can get access to free* bus travel 7 days a week and reimbursed weekday train travel to and from Middlesbrough College.
*The free travel offer is for Full-time students up to Level 3 only.
More information can be found here: https://www.mbro.ac.uk/student-services/travelling-to-college