MetroCard Staff Discount

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 02:00:00 GMT

The University has an arrangement with West Yorkshire Combined Authority/Metro to purchase discounted MetroCards. Staff can pay for West Yorkshire MetroCards through instalment payments via payroll deduction. 

The next part year scheme will operate from 1 May - 31 December 2016.

What cards are available to buy?

The scheme covers the five MetroCards that are currently offered for West Yorkshire Metro regions.

  • A bus only card – valid on all West Yorkshire bus services.
  • All train journeys in Zones 1,2 & 3 (buses throughout W Yorks. area)
  • All train journeys in Zones 1,2,3 & 4 (buses throughout W Yorks. area)
  • All train journeys in Zones 1,2,3,4 & 5 (buses throughout W Yorks. area)
  • All train journeys in Zones 2,3,4 & 5 (buses throughout W Yorks. area)
  • MetroCards are valid on virtually all ordinary stopping bus services in West Yorkshire

How do I join?

Please complete an application form which can be downloaded - Discounted Metro Scheme May to Dec 2016 - ensuring that you complete both the ‘Payroll Deduction form’ and the ‘Mcard’ Application form.

Completed forms should be returned together to ‘Estates and Facilities Reception’ at Bridge House, Aspley Marina.

The closing date for applications for this part year scheme is Friday 11 March 2016.

Who do I contact for further information?

For all enquiries please contact sustainability@hud.ac.uk.  Alternatively call the Estates and Facilities Helpline on ext.2550 and you will be directed to a member of staff who can deal with your query.

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