What is School Plus MetroCard?
It's a bus-only travel card for anyone aged 5 to 18 years old in full-time education.
- Great savings for regular bus users.
- Offers virtually unlimited bus travel in West Yorkshire at any time on any day of the week.
- Available as weekly or monthly cards.
School Plus MetroCards are valid on most West Yorkshire buses displaying the Metro logo at most times of any day of the week which makes them better value than some operator special offer tickets which can only be used at certain times or on certain journeys.
How much does it cost?
School Plus MetroCard costs £8.00 per week or £29.50 per month.
Cardholders travelling further than West Yorkshire will have to pay the additional fare at the start of their journey.
Where to buy
You can buy MetroCards from bus station Travel Centres and Post Offices.
Bus station Travel Centres
What to take with you
To buy a School Plus MetroCard you also need either a Young Person's PhotoCard, or a Scholar's PhotoCard. First time applicants need to apply in person.
More about the Young Person's PhotoCard
More about the Scholar's PhotoCard
Renewing your School Plus MetroCard
Visit any bus station Travel Centre or Post Office. If you are unable to go yourself, a friend or family member can renew your MetroCard by quoting your personal PhotoCard number.
To renew by post, send your PhotoCard number, the required starting date and cheque (made payable to 'Metro') to:
- Metro Prepayments
Wellington House
40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds LS1 2DE.
Please allow seven days for processing.
School Plus MetroCards are not valid on Nightrider and special event bus services, such as football, concerts and some school contract services. They are also not valid on trains.
