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Annual Ticket Loan Schemes

Benefits

  • These annual rates can save you up to 25% compared to buying your public transport tickets weekly.
  • Discount on public transport ticket bundles and 4 weekly tickets for First Glasgow via Commuter Travel Club
  • SPT ZoneCard annual ticket prices frozen since 2020
  • Deductions are taken directly from your weekly/monthly salary saving you the initial outlay.
  • Easy one off process each year.
  • No more waiting in a queue for that weekly ticket.
  • ZoneCard – All 8 Glasgow zones for the price of just 3!!

We have different annual public transport ticket loan schemes on offer for all substantive NHSGGC staff.

The application process for all tickets is quite similar please complete the appropriate application form and return it to Travel Plan Office or to the address provided on the form. Staff should submit applications at least 2 weeks prior to preferred ticket start date to ensure there will be enough time for the department to process all applications in time.

Annual SPT ZoneCards

Any member of staff wishing to submit their annual ZoneCard for refund should contact SPT at Zonecardsales@spt.co.uk

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has agreed to waive the administration charge saving staff yet more money. For more information just click: Ticket prices and Zone Map. Once your application form is processed, SPT will send your ticket by registered post to your home address, as per your application. There are application forms for every type of ZoneCard, please submit the correct one or it cannot be processed. 

For now, SPT have held prices at 2020 prices, so applications dated 2020 continue to be valid. 

Please note that once you have been issued your ZoneCard, SPT will not replace any lost or stolen cards, this item should be insured by the individual through their home contents insurance or similar.

First Glasgow Mobile Annual Ticket

The First Glasgow Mobile Annual Ticket Scheme offers staff the opportunity to purchase an Annual Mobile Ticket from First Glasgow and repay through their weekly/monthly salary.  M tickets are convenient and can be deactivated in event of loss or theft. First offer two mobile ticket types, City (£545) and Network (£645) depending on what area you travel to work from, click here for the First Glasgow Map.  For application forms either click City or Network.

Annual paper ticket options have been withdrawn by First Bus.

Please note, if you live and work in City zone then you only need to buy a City ticket however if you live in the Local zone and need to travel into or through the City zone then you will need to buy a Network. 

The next scheduled start date for annual bus tickets is Monday 29th April 2024. Completed applications for this date need to be received by Travel Plan Office no later than Monday 15th April 2024.

Mobile Ticket

  • Please provide provide name, email address and mobile number on the application submitted to Travel Plan Office
  • Download the First Bus app and register your details
  • Once approved, First Bus will add the ticket to your account in advance of the scheduled start date
  • The staff member can activate the ticket on a date that suits them
First Glasgow NHS staff discount – Commuter Travel Club

NHSGGC staff can always benefit from a 10% discount on First Glasgow 4 weekly season tickets, and ticket bundles, direct to their mobile, through the First Glasgow Commuter Travel Club.

NHSGGC staff can still apply for annual First Glasgow tickets, through salary deductions, as per the information above, but the Commuter Travel Club supplements this offer, for staff who many not wish to commit to an annual ticket.

Visit First Commuter Travel Club and follow the easy steps to register.

This link also provides a helpful list of frequently asked questions, but if you require more information on this, please contact Travel Plan Office on travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

ScotRail Annual Ticket 

The ScotRail Annual Ticket Scheme offers staff the opportunity to purchase an Annual Ticket from ScotRail and repay through their weekly/monthly salary. Ticket prices can be found at the Scotrail Website or from any ScotRail ticket office.  Download the application form, which also has terms and conditions. If applying for the first time, please apply for your free Smartcard first. Once you have your Smartcard, your annual ticket can be added remotely to your Smartcard by ScotRail. 

ScotRail will be increasing prices by approximately 8.7% from 1st April 2024. More information is available from Transport Scotland.

ScotRail have removed peak time fares from 2nd October 2023 – 28th June 2024. This will mean far cheaper travel options for those who need to travel at peak times. More information on this is available from ScotRail.

Please note that once you have been issued your ScotRail ticket, ScotRail have no obligation to replace any lost or stolen cards, this item should be insured by the individual through their home contents insurance or similar. Also you cannot purchase the ticket online and then claim back, you must follow the application process.

ScotRail Annual ticket refunds

Any refund is calculated from the date the Season Ticket was handed in. It will be the difference between the price you paid and the cost of a ticket or tickets for the period for which you have actually used the ticket, plus a £10 administration fee. Because of the discounts on longer term Season Tickets, refunds are not made pro rata to the periods before/after surrender and Annual Season Tickets have no refund value after about 10 1/2 months. More information on refund process for season tickets is available from National Rail.

Stagecoach NHS staff discount 

Stagecoach offer a range of discounted season ticket options for NHSGGC staff via Staff Benefits. For more information, please visit Stagecoach.

Public Transport – Flexible ticket options

For staff who do not wish to opt for a public transport annual ticket, there are other options available. 

First Glasgow, McGill’s, ScotRail, SPT Subway, Stagecoach West & West Coast Motors provide a range of public transport tickets that can be purchased on bus or via their apps. Generally, bus operators provide more ticket options and discounts via their apps. These include individual day tickets, bundles of day tickets to be used over a set period of time or ones that can be used over a longer period. First Glasgow also offer NHSGGC staff discount on these tickets, via their Commuter Travel Club. These provide savings against purchasing individual tickets. For more information on the range of tickets offered, please click the appropriate link below.

Glasgow Tripper Ticket provides travel on First Glasgow, Glasgow Citybus, McGill’s, Stagecoach West and Whitelaws for one day, one week or for ticket bundles. These tickets can also be purchased via the First Glasgow, McGill’s and West Coast Motors ticket apps.

For further information, please call 0141 451 1646/1647 or email Travel Plan Office