There are two main options for students aged over 16.
The Scholars Concessionary Permit allows one restricted journey per day between home and school/college. Application forms are available at schools and colleges (and must be authorised by them) and the permit can be issued at Travelshops and the On-Line shop (next door to the Travelshop) in Piccadilly Gardens for an admin fee of £5.
There are two main options for students aged under 16.
The 'ID 16 card' is an ID proof of age only card. From 16 May 2011 and you're aged 11 to 16 you'll need an igo pass to pay the concessionary fare on buses in Greater Manchester. Visit the IGO website for more details.
Important changes to concessionary travel in Greater Manchester.
From Sunday 3 April 2011 there will be changes to concessionary travel on buses, trains and Metrolink trams. Click here for more information.
Commercial Products -
System One - There are commercial products available, the most widely used of these are System One products. System One is the brand name for tickets owned by GMTL (Greater Manchester Travelcards Ltd) and these products are available for use on all operators. The current product for the 16 and under age group is the Junior Bus Saver which is a weekly or monthly ticket that can be used at any time within the period purchased. It can be used on most bus services in Greater Manchester. System One products are available from Travelshops located in Bus Stations across Greater Manchester. Full details can be found on the website. www.systemonetravelcards.co.uk
Other Transport Operators (for example Stagecoach & First) - Individual bus operators may also have their own products which may be priced marginally below System One products but are restricted to travel using the one designated operator. Holders would need to know who operates the services they wish to use and buy the appropriate product and also understand that they could not use these products on services operated by other companies. Transport for Greater Manchester do not hold details of all operators products.
Commercial Products -
System One - There are commercial products available, the most widely used of these are System One products. System One is the brand name for tickets owned by GMTL (Greater Manchester Travelcards Ltd) and these products are available for use on all operators. The current product for the 16-21 age group is the Young Persons Bus Saver which is a weekly, monthly or annual ticket that can be used at any time within the period purchased. It can be used on most bus services in Greater Manchester. System One products are available from Travelshops located in Bus Stations across Greater Manchester. Full details can be found on the website. www.systemonetravelcards.co.uk
Other Transport Operators (for example Stagecoach & First) - Individual bus operators may also have their own products which may be priced marginally below System One products but are restricted to travel using the one designated operator. Holders would need to know who operates the services they wish to use and buy the appropriate product and also understand that they could not use these products on services operated by other companies. Transport for Greater Manchester do not hold details of all operators products. First Manchester - offer First Student Term Tickets which are tickets for each academic term. Stagecoach - offer a Unirider ticket. Further information on individual operator tickets can be obtained from their websites.