A new smarter way to travel for under-16s
A new cash-free way for Under 16s to pay for Metro travel has been launched by Nexus.
The Junior blue smartcard can be bought and topped up online, and journeys are priced the same as the commercial single and day tickets available to fiveto -15- year-olds via ticket machines.
Huw Lewis, customer services director at Nexus, said :“Launching Junior blue for under 16s means we now offer cash-free smart card travel for everyone, no matter what their age.
“We know parents want an easy cash-free way to pay for their children’ s Metro travel, so we speeded up the development and launch of Junior blue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“With Junior blue, parents can get a free smart card online and keep it topped up.
“Passengers just need to tap through the station gates or validators, taking away the need to use the ticket machines.”
Junior blue cards are available from www.nexus.org.uk/Junior-blue
The card itself is free, but it must be purchased with a £10 balance on the card.
On Metro, holders will be charged the commercial child fare for their journey, including a daily price cap.
The cheaper child concessionary fare is available from ticket machines for Tyne and Wear residents with a Nexus Under 16 identity card.
The launch of Junior blue completes Metro’s new and improved offer for families.
Teenagers aged 16 to 18 can already travel for £1 single and £2 all day with the Pop blue smartcard,.
Adults can take up to three under-11s for free at weekends with any valid ticket.