College Bus Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION;(Clickable links below)
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See below for the bus timetable
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IGO Cards
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igo cards allow 11-16 year olds to travel using child tickets on buses and trams in Greater Manchester.
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Children aged 5 to 10 and live or go to school in Greater Manchester will need an igo card to buy some child bus fares.
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You can use your igo card as proof of age for travelling by tram with a child ticket. You will need proof of age ID from age 11 on Metrolink.
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Do you qualify?
To qualify for an igo card you must be:
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aged between 5 and 16
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be a permanent resident of, or go to school in, Greater Manchester
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Costs and benefits
An igo card costs £10 and lasts until 31 August after your 16 birthday.
The card allows 11-16 year olds to travel using child tickets on buses and trams in Greater Manchester.
It also allows all children, including 5-10 year olds, to buy bus tickets that are not available without an igo, including:
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TfGM schools weekly ticket
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10 trip carnet (available on school bus services only)
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smart versions of System One Junior
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Bee AnyBus tickets
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some tickets sold by individual bus companies.
You can also buy child tram tickets with your smart card account and load them onto your igo card.
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How to use the card
If you have a smart ticket loaded onto your igo card, you must always remember to:
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touch in at the card reader when getting on the bus (including school buses)
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touch in and touch out at a yellow smart reader on tram stops, for Metrolink - if you keep your card in a wallet or purse, remove it before you touch-in and touch-out.
For paper tickets, you will be asked to show your igo when buying a ticket on a bus and when inspected during your journey on trams.
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Apply for an igo
You can apply for an igo by post or at an Information and Ticket Office.
Please note: there are two different application forms to apply for an igo card. Please make sure you use the right form below.
Apply by post
If you want to apply by post, you will need to include a method of payment with your application.
Download an igo application form with a payment method (post) or get one from an Information and Ticket Office.
If you're eligible, please complete the form and attach:
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A passport-sized colour photo of yourself.
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Proof of the applicant's name and age – a copy (not original) of a birth certificate, adoption certificate, medical card, passport or EU/EEA card. Please do not send original documents.
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Proof you live in Greater Manchester: please provide proof of address which must be a photocopy of a utility bill, council tax bill, pension or benefit letter from DWP or bank statement. The proof of residency must be in the name of the parent that completes the declaration in Section B on the application form.
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Payment details (for the £10 fee).
Post your documents to the FREEPOST address on the application form.
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Apply in an Information and Ticket Office
If you want to apply at an Information and Ticket Office, you can pay for your card on site.
Download an igo application form without a payment method or get one from an Information and Ticket Office.
If you're eligible, please complete the form and attach:
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A passport-sized colour photo of yourself.
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Proof of the applicant's name and age – a copy (not original) of a birth certificate, adoption certificate, medical card, passport or EU/EEA card. Please do not send original documents.
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Proof you live in Greater Manchester: please provide proof of address which must be a photocopy of a utility bill, council tax bill, pension or benefit letter from DWP or bank statement. The proof of residency must be in the name of the parent that completes the declaration in Section B on the application form.
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Payment details (for the £10 fee).
You can take your form and proof to an Information and Ticket Office and one of our team can check and take payment.
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If you lose your igo card
There is a £10 administration cost for the replacement of a lost, damaged or stolen igo card.
To order a replacement card you can:
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Call us on 0161 244 1000 to make a card payment (7am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm at weekends and public holidays).
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Visit an Information and Ticket Office to order and pay for a replacement pass.
You must pay the full fare on buses until your replacement igo arrives.
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Behaviour on the Buses
It is essential and expected that all journeys be undertaken in a safe and comfortable manner and any misbehaviour will not be tolerated. Misconduct could mean your child is not allowed to use the bus again. If criminal behaviour takes place the Police will be involved. Parents or guardians of any children found responsible for damage to the bus will have to pay for repairs. Dangerous and potentially dangerous behaviour towards other children or the driver is not tolerated.
