Here's some information about local transport options and how to get about as cheaply as possible.
Local public transport
You’ve plenty of choice locally – buses, trains and the tram, and in addition you could walk or cycle. As a young person you can often get discounted travel tickets so it’s worth exploring! Look at Goto it’s got lots of information on travel aimed at young people.
The GMPTE is responsible for public transport locally, this means that even though there are different bus and train companies operating in the area that you can often use your travel tickets with the different companies, or use your train ticket to travel on parts of the tram network. They can be contacted on 0871 200 22 33, Monday - Friday 7.00am - 8.00pm and Saturday and Sunday 8.00am - 8.00pm.
Students should think about unirider from stagecoach.
Systemonetravelcards are a cheap way to travel for young people 16-21. You can buy a weekly, monthly or annual card and use it on local buses, trams or trains.
Look at Metrolink too.
National public transport
Useful websites are:
- Goto with user friendly with route planning
- National Rail Enquiries
- The Trainline
- National Express
If you’re 16-25 you can apply for a Railcard which gives you discounted rail travel.
If you have a disability you can apply for a Disabled Person’s Railcard.
GOJO is a campaign to encourage young people who have difficulties or fears using public transport to give it a go. Practical information and fun visit MyGoJo
Driving
You can learn to drive when you are 17 and will need to apply for a provisional licence. If you are thinking about learning to drive see DirectGov, as this has all the information about what’s required and what you need to do.
You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away.
You could also go to Web Linx for more useful websites.