Discounted Travel for Teenagers – Save £156 a year
Young people aged 16-19 and living in Telford and Wrekin, are being encouraged to sign up for discounted travel through a joint venture between Telford & Wrekin Council and Arriva West Midlands.
The Telford teen travel card offers a week’s discounted travel for £15 - a saving of £3 a week - that’s up to £156 a year.
Cabinet Member for economy, housing, transport and infrastructure, Councillor David Wright said; “With the new term just around the corner, we really want young people and their parents to know about this money-saving offer.
“Buses offer young people that first step of independence – a chance to choose where to go without their parents help and it’s vital we support and enable the future of the town to fulfil their ambitions.
To apply, simply complete the application form – you’ll need to provide
• A passport style photograph and
• Proof of age document such as birth certificate
Please allow 10 working days for your application to be processed and your Teen card to be posted to you.
Cards are free unless a replacement is needed due to loss or damage at a cost of £10.
Cardholders must always show the travel card when purchasing tickets.
Councillor Wright added: “It’s a great time to buy a card with the holidays, allowing young people the freedom to get about independently during the holidays and saving some money at the same time.
For further information on the teen travel card, visit the website.
Arriva also offers an additional option to save and purchase tickets through a direct debit scheme for college students, details can be found at https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
