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Torbay Council issue 4 different types of bus pass; a Bronzerider a Bluerider an SDCRider and a Firstrider. For entitled Torbay Students attending an establishment outside of Torbay and over a certain distance, Rail Passes are generally issued although this does NOT apply to Exeter College Students as a Bluerider pass will always be issued. For information regarding rail passes, please see the Modes of Travel page.
What is the difference between a Bronzerider, Bluerider, SDCRider and a Firstrider bus pass?
A Bronzerider pass can be used for unlimited travel, 7 days per week on any Stagecoach route within Torbay (excluding Summer holidays). The ticket is also valid for journeys to Newton Abbot, Totnes and Kingswear.
A Bluerider pass is only valid for school journeys Monday to Friday and is not valid after 19.30pm. This type of ticket is generally issued if the Student is attending a School/College outside of the Torbay area and are allocated to a public route that is not operated by Stagecoach. Blueriders are only valid on the route the Student is allocated to.
An SDCRider pass is only available to Students attending South Devon College. It is valid on the 3, 4 or 5 days a Student is timetabled to be in College which will be printed on their SDC ID card. Students must show their SDCRider pass and SDC ID card at the same time when boarding a bus. On non College days any travel on the Stagecoach Devon network after 16.00 Monday to Friday and all day weekends and bank holidays costs £1 per single trip, payable on the bus, when the pass is shown to the driver.
A Firstrider pass can be used for unlimited travel, seven days per week on the First network within Torbay including use on the X80 to Plymouth and the 64/65 service. It is not valid during the Summer Holidays
How are the bus passes issued?
Bus passes are issued on a termly basis, as long as the monthly payments are up-to-date or after a termly payment has been made.
- Payment deadline date: 15 August 2012 for Autumn Term tickets.
- Payment deadline date: 15 December 2012 for Spring Term tickets.
- Payment deadline date: 15 March 2013 for Summer Term tickets.
What happens if my bus pass is lost or stolen?
Replacement passes are issued at a cost of £10.00. This payment is required before a new pass can be issued.
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- Tel: 01803 208240
- Email: cstransport@torbay.gov.uk
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