buspasses

Torbay Council issue 2 different types of bus pass; a Bronzerider and a Bluerider. For entitled Torbay students attending an establishment outside of Torbay, Rail Passes are generally issued. For information regarding rail passes, please see the Modes of Travel page.

What is the difference between a Bronzerider and a Bluerider 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, allocated to a school contract route or the public route they are allocated to is not operated by Stagecoach.

How are the bus passes issued?

Bus passes are issued on a termly basis after payment has been made.

• Payment deadline date: 22 August 2008 for Autumn Term tickets.
• Payment deadline date: 13 December 2008 for Spring Term tickets.
• Payment deadline date: 10 April 2009 for Summer Term tickets.

How much does it cost if I am entitled?

For the 2008/09 Academic Year a Post 16 bus pass will cost £300.00 for the full year. You can also split the £300.00 payment to 9 x £33.34 monthly payments, or termly at £110.60 for Autumn, £94.70 for Spring and £94.70 for Summer.

A Selective & Denominational bus pass will cost £230.00 for the full year. You can also split the £230.00 payment to 9 x £25.55 monthly payments, or termly at £85 for Autumn, £72.50 for Spring and £72.50 for Summer.

You can pay by the following options:

• Annually - one invoice will be issued
• Termly - three separate invoices will be issued
• Monthly Instalments - one invoice

You can pay by the following methods:

• Cheque
• Credit/Debit Card
• Direct Debit
• Cash at the Torquay Connections Office.

For people who choose to pay by Direct Debit, please note the following dates that this will run from and to:

• Post 16 Transport - October to June
• Selective & Denominational - August to April

What happens if my bus pass is lost or stolen?

Replacement passes are issued at a cost of £5. If a bronzerider pass is lost or stolen, a Police log number must be obtained as well as the payment of £5 in order for a replacement to be issued.

To obtain a log number from the Police please contact 01803 841534 for lost passes, or 08452 777444 for stolen passes..

You can also contact Stagecoach to enquire about the tickets they offer.

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