Under 19s
The one and only way for under 19s to travel on each and every bus in West Yorkshire
Enjoy unlimited travel with cheaper MySingle, MyDay, MyWeek and MyMonth MCard tickets for anywhere, anytime travel on any bus within West Yorkshire.
Travelling has never been easier for Under 19s in West Yorkshire with a simplified fare structure across all West Yorkshire buses.
Prices for combined bus & rail MCard tickets will change on Sunday 02 March. For a full list of prices please see here - m-card.co.uk/news/new-mcard-prices-2025/
Check out the Under 19s page on the MCard website
MySingle tickets (Maximum capped prices)
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Short journey single fare (less than a mile) | 60p |
| Medium journey single fare (up to 5 miles) | £1.20 (available to buy on the MCard Mobile App) |
| Inter-urban/city journey single fare (over 5 miles) | £1.80 |
MySingle tickets can be purchased on-board the bus on the day of use or buy in advance from your bus operator’s mobile app. The £1.20 fare is also available via the MCard Mobile app.
See the full list of Operators
Buying tickets on the MCard Mobile App is the most convenient way to buy tickets. Under 19 daily, weekly and monthly tickets are available to purchase via the MCard Mobile App.
If you don’t have a smartphone and therefore unable to use the MCard Mobile App, you can apply for an under 19 PhotoCard which can be loaded with daily, weekly or monthly tickets for just buses, or buses and trains within West Yorkshire. If you are under 18, your parent/guardian will need to apply on your behalf.
Bus Only - Countywide travel, valid anytime
Daily tickets
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| MySingle ticket (medium journey, up to 5 miles) | £1.20 |
| MyDay 1 ticket | £2.80 |
| MyDay 3 tickets | £8.10 |
| MyDay 5 tickets | £13.30 |
| MyDay 10 tickets | £25.20 |
Weekly and monthly tickets
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| MyWeek ticket | £10.00 |
| MyMonth ticket | £39.00 |
MyTerm, MyAcademic Year and MyYear - only available on the MCard Mobile App
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| MyTerm 1 (1 Sep - 31 Dec) | £148.20 |
| MyTerm 2 (1 Jan - 31 Mar) | £113.50 |
| MyTerm 3 (1 Apr - 31 Jul) | £113.50 |
| MyAcademic Year (01 Sept - 31 Jul) | £370.00 |
| MyYear (12 months) | £390.00 |
Bus and Train
Weekly and monthly tickets
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekly Countywide Bus & Rail Zones 1 - 5 ticket | £31.00 |
| Monthly Countywide Bus & Rail Zones 1 - 5 ticket | £114.60 |
Identification
If you are wearing a school uniform or look under 19, you should not be asked for proof of ID to use a young person’s ticket on the bus. However, if you are not wearing a school uniform and look over 18, your bus driver might ask for identification to prove entitlement to use your concessionary ticket. It’s best to have an Under 19 PhotoCard, but you can also show another form of identification such as a passport, driver’s licence or NUS card.