NET offers exclusive discounted tram travel for all Nottingham students

NOTTINGHAM school students aged under 19 or who are studying at university or college, will be able to travel for less this year, thanks to two new offers from Nottingham Express Transit (NET). 

Available for one month only, from Monday 29th January until Thursday 29th February, Nottingham school students will be able to buy a discounted Under 19 (U19) Six-month Tram Pass for just £120 - a saving of £67.50. Or, for university or college students aged over 19, a Six-month Student Season Tram Pass for £180 – a discount of £75.  

Each pass provides unlimited tram travel for six months, and with the new discount, equates to just 66p a day for the U19 Six-month Tram Pass and 98p a day for the Six-month Student Season Tram Pass. 

Alison Sweeney, head of marketing at NET said: “We launched our discounted U19 Academic Pass last year as a way to offer an affordable travel option for school students, so they could get to school and into the city for days out with friends, cheaply and safely, with the option to use the pass on weekends too.  

“After seeing such fantastic take-up from participating schools last year, we knew the demand was there. However, this year, we’ve decided to take it even further by making it even easier for families to support their children’s commute to school safely and affordably. Unlike previously when parents and guardians needed a special code from the school to purchase the pass through the app, the code is no longer needed. 

Following the success of NET’s discounted Student Academic Year Tram Ticket offer in September, NET’s new refreshers’ offer will give students another chance to access big savings for the remainder of the academic year. Representatives from NET will be attending the University of Nottingham Refreshers Fair on Monday 29th January, ready to answer any questions from students about the limited deal.  

Alison added: “Our fresher's campaign in September last year was a great success. Now, as students enjoy the chance to re-integrate themselves back into university life after the Christmas break, we’ve released a new deal so that anyone who missed out on the first offer gets another chance to benefit from cheaper tram travel. 

“With tram stops serving both universities and key areas across the city, our network is a safe and reliable way for students to study and socialise. With these two new discounts, it’s never been easier and more affordable for students to enjoy everything that Nottingham has to offer.” 

All discounted six-month Student Season Tram Pass and U19 Six-month Tram Pass holders may be required to provide proof of age when travelling. Accepted forms of identification include school ID card, College/University cards, student cards such as TOTUM or UniDays or a photo of a passport or birth certificate.    

Following the implementation of NET’s zero tolerance campaign in December 2023, anyone caught without a valid travel pass will be liable to a ‘no questions asked’ £70 Penalty Fare Notice, which if left unpaid, could leave the passenger liable to a £1,000 fee and a criminal record.  

The Discounted six-month Student Season Tram Pass and Under 19 (U19) Six-month Tram Pass can both be purchased directly from the NETGO! App from Monday 29th January until Thursday 29th February. To download the NETGO! App, visit the Apple app store or Google Play.