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Notts students to get cheaper tram travel for rest of academic year with limited offers

Both offers, which provide unlimited tram travel for six months, are available for one month only.

Students in Nottingham, including those at school, college, or university, can benefit from cheaper travel until the end of the 2025 academic year thanks to two new offers from Nottingham Express Transit (NET).

From Monday, 27 January, school students will be able to access travel for just 74p a day with the discounted Under-19 (U19) Six-month Tram Pass, which has been reduced for a limited time to £135– saving students £65. Students aged 19 and over in higher education can also save £75 on the Six-month Student Season Tram Pass, now priced at £200.

NET tram route at the University of Nottingham scaled

Both offers, which provide unlimited tram travel for six months, are available for one month only and must be redeemed via the NETGO! App by Friday, 28 February, before standard pricing returns on 1 March.

Alison Sweeney, Head of Marketing at NET, said:
“After launching a range of student deals in September, we’re pleased to give students another opportunity to benefit from cheaper tram travel as they return to school, university, or college after the Christmas break. With these deals, school pupils can travel for 74p a day, while college or university students can commute daily for just over £1.

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NET tram route at NTU scaled

“If students missed out the first time, this is their chance to secure a great deal on their tram pass, helping them travel to and from their place of study for less. They can also use the pass on weekends. As Nottingham’s food and drink scene continues to grow, they’ll be able to enjoy everything the city has to offer without worrying about travel costs.”

The network operates a zero-tolerance policy on fare evasion. Anyone caught travelling without a valid ticket or pass is issued a ‘no-questions-asked’ £70 Penalty Fare Notice. If unpaid, recipients risk prosecution, with an additional fine of up to £1,000 and a criminal record.

Alison added:
“Our 2024 data shows around half of Penalty Fare Notices were issued to people aged 16–21. The consequences of unpaid fines – such as jeopardising university placements or deterring future employers due to a criminal record – simply aren’t worth the risk.

“By securing a six-month pass, students not only save money but also avoid fines, ensuring their travel is covered for the rest of the academic year.”

The Discounted Six-month Student Season Tram Pass and Under-19 (U19) Six-month Tram Passcan be purchased via the NETGO! App from Monday, 27 January, until Friday, 28 February. To download the app, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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