Discounted Metrocards for Staff

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:05:00 BST

New Scheme: 1 September 2013 – 31 December 2013

The University has arranged with West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive/Metro the facility to purchase discounted MetroCards.  

Staff will be able to pay for West Yorkshire MetroCards through instalment payments via payroll deduction.  The next annual scheme will commence September-December 2013.

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

Who do I contact for further information?

For all enquiries please contact environment@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.

How do I join?

Metro Card Information and Application Form may be downloaded from the Human Resources website.

You will also need to enclose a completed ‘Company MetroCard' Application form, which can be requested by contacting environment@hud.ac.uk or collected in person from the Estates and Facilities Reception.

Completed forms should be returned together to ‘Estates and Facilities Reception'.

Closing Date for applications:  Friday 19 July 2013.

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