The one and only way for under 19s to travel on each and every bus in West Yorkshire
MCard gives you the freedom to travel confidently and independently – whether it’s getting to school, meeting friends, or exploring West Yorkshire. Any bus*, any train, any time, anywhere. Enjoy unlimited travel with cheaper MySingle, MyDay, MyWeek and MyMonth MCard tickets.
MySingle tickets (Maximum capped prices)
| Short journey single fare (less than a mile) | 80p |
|---|---|
| Medium journey single fare (one mile and over) | £1.60 (available to buy on the MCard Mobile App) |
MySingle tickets can be purchased on-board the bus on the day of use or buy in advance from your bus operator’s mobile app. The £1.60 fare is also available via the MCard Mobile app.
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Buying tickets on the MCard Mobile App is the most convenient way to buy tickets. Under 19 daily, weekly and monthly, termly and yearly tickets are available to purchase via the MCard Mobile App. You can also top up your MCard with tickets using the Mobile App.
If you don’t have a smartphone and therefore unable to use the MCard Mobile App, you can apply for an Under 19 PhotoCard which can be loaded with daily, weekly, monthly or other longer-term tickets just for buses, or buses and trains within West Yorkshire. Find out where you can load your PhotoCard with travel. If you are under 18, your parent/guardian will need to apply on your behalf.
Bus Only - Countywide travel, valid anytime
Daily tickets
| MySingle ticket (medium journey, one mile and over) | £1.60 |
|---|---|
| MyDay 1 ticket (can also be bought on the bus) | £3.20 |
| MyDay 3 tickets | £9.30 |
| MyDay 5 tickets | £15.20 |
| MyDay 10 tickets | £28.80 |
Weekly and monthly tickets
The MyWeek ticket is now available to buy on the bus, which gives Under 19s unlimited weekly bus travel across West Yorkshire on any bus. Just ask the driver when you board.
| MyWeek ticket | £13.00 |
|---|---|
| MyMonth ticket | £44.80 |
MyTerm, MyAcademic Year and MyYear - Available on the MCard Mobile App and can be uploaded to an under 19 blue PhotoCard via the MCard Mobile app. Alternatively from 1 September you can visit one of our Bus Station Travel Centres who can also upload tickets onto your Under 19 PhotoCard.
NOTE: Customers must buy and activate Under 19 tickets before their 19th birthday. Once activated, they remain valid for the full duration. Drivers may ask to see proof of entitlement. It’s best to have an Under 19 PhotoCard, but you can also show another form of identification such as a passport, driver’s licence or NUS card. When turning 19, check out our tickets for 19-25s and Students.
| MyTerm 1 | 01 Sep - 31 Dec | £170.20 |
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| MyTerm 2 | 01 Jan - 31 Mar | £130.40 |
| MyTerm 3 | 01 Apr - 31 Jul | £130.40 |
| MyAcademic Year | Academic Year (01/09-31/07) | £428.00 |
| MyYear | 12 months | £448.00 |
Bus and Train
Weekly and monthly tickets
| Weekly Countywide Bus & Rail Zones 1 - 5 ticket | £31.00 |
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| Monthly Countywide Bus & Rail Zones 1 - 5 ticket | £114.60 |
Identification
If you are wearing a school uniform or look under 19, you should not be asked for proof of ID to use a young person’s ticket on the bus. However, if you are not wearing a school uniform and look over 18, your bus driver might ask for identification to prove entitlement to use your concessionary ticket. It’s best to have an Under 19 PhotoCard, but you can also show another form of identification such as a passport, driver’s licence or NUS card.
*Unlimited travel on any bus or train excludes special services