School Plus MetroCards are for:-
Young People aged 5 to 18 years old in full-time education.
- They provide great savings for regular bus users.
- Offer virtually unlimited bus travel in West Yorkshire at any time on any day of the week.
- Are available as weekly or monthly cards.
- Special low prices for young people.
- To buy a School Plus MetroCard you also need a Young Person's PhotoCard.
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.
Cardholders travelling out of West Yorkshire will have to pay the additional fare at the start of the journey.
Where to get a School Plus MetroCard:-
From Metro Travel Centres, Metro Bus Stations and Post Offices.
Renewals
First time applicants need to apply in person. But to renew your MetroCard either:
- Visit any bus station Travel Centre or Post Office in person, or
- If you are unable to do so, a friend or family member can renew your MetroCard by quoting your personal PhotoCard number, or
- By post. Send your PhotoCard number, the required starting date and covering cheque to: Metro Prepayments, Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street, Leeds LS1 2DE. Cheques should be made payable to 'Metro' and applicants should allow 7 days for processing.
Note
School Plus MetroCards are valid on most services run by any operator, except for Nightrider and special bus services such as football and concert specials and some school contract services. They are also not valid on trains.