Annex 1 - Public transport concessions for young people
Transdev (Lancashire Bus)
Transdev run several bus services throughout East Lancashire in and around Burnley, Pendle, Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and Rossendale, with regular services to and across North Manchester, Preston, Bolton, Chorley and North and West Yorkshire.
With the Transdev travel scheme for under 19s and students, under 19-year-olds get 1/3 off bus travel and student tickets are also available. More information, including buses to specific colleges and school sixth forms, can be found on the Transdev website.
Arriva
The Arriva Student Saver tickets are for anyone in post 16 full time education with a valid student ID. This entitles the holder to discounted fares, unlimited travel on most Arriva services all day, every day and there is a choice of tickets – daily, weekly, termly or for the academic year.
For more details, please visit the Arriva Bus website.
Blackpool Transport
Operates bus routes across Fleetwood, Thornton Cleveleys, Poulton-le-Fylde, Blackpool and Lytham St Annes.
A Blackpool Transport 16-21 Young Person ticket can be purchased for a day, a week or 30 days travel. Proof of age is required to purchase and travel with a 16-21 Young Person ticket.
For students enrolled at either Blackpool and the Fylde College or The Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Transport College Student tickets are also available.
For more details, please visit the Blackpool Transport website or call 01253 473001.
Lancashire County Council's tendered local bus service network
The county council offers under 19's reduced fares on the tendered local bus service network across the county, covering many rural and urban communities. Discounted day and weekly tickets are also available for unlimited travel on these bus services.
For full details of the services covered and availability, please visit the local bus tickets page.
Preston Bus
Information on tickets and bus services/routes can be found on the website provided.
Information is also available on Preston Bus college services. Discounted tickets can be purchased from student services at these colleges.
For more details, please visit the Preston Bus website or call 01772 253671.
Stagecoach
Services are operated in North and South Lancashire and Stagecoach student bus passes and tickets are available. A current student ID card with a photo is required to buy a Stagecoach student ticket.
For more details, please visit the Stagecoach website.
Pilkington Bus
Services are operated in East Lancashire and the Ribble Valley.
Tickets are available for young people under 19 years old. Information on ticket options and prices can be found on the Pilkington Bus app.
For more details, please visit the Pilkington Bus website or call 01254 237083.
Coastliner
Services are operated in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre
Students aged 16-18 years old are eligible for Coastliner discounted fares.
For more details, please visit the Coastliner Buses website or call 01253 761739.