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Public Transport

Summary of benefits;

  • 20% discount on public transport ticket bundles and 4 weekly tickets for First Bus via Commuter Travel Club
  • Save up to 25% compared to buying your public transport season ticket on a weekly basis.
  • Annual SPT ZoneCard ticket still at 2020 prices.
  • Annual ticket options for First Bus and ScotRail. 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!!

Application process

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. Please submit your completed application form at least 10 working days prior to your preferred ticket start date.

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. SPT will send your ticket by registered post to your home address, as per your application. There are different application forms for every type of ZoneCard, so please ensure you submit the correct one.

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

SPT do not replace any lost or stolen cards. Please check whether your ticket could be insured through your home contents insurance, or similar.

First Glasgow Mobile Annual Ticket

The First Bus 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 (£565) and Network (£665) depending on what area you travel to work from, click here for the First Glasgow Map.  For application forms please click City or Network.

The next scheduled start date for tickets is Monday 27th May 2024. Travel Plan Office need the completed application by Monday 13th May 2024. Please note First Bus increased annual ticket prices from 31st March 2024.

First Bus withdrew annual paper ticket options September 2023.

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 your 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. Discount now increased to 20%!

NHSGGC staff have always benefited 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. However, this has now been increased to provide a 20% reduction for NHSGGC staff.

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 may 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. More information on ticket prices is available from Scotrail.  Download an application form, which also has terms and conditions. If applying for the first time, please apply for your free Smartcard first. Once your Smartcard, ScotRail can upload your annual ticket to your Smartcard.

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.

ScotRail have no obligation to replace any lost or stolen cards. Please consider insuring your ticket through your home contents insurance, or similar.

ScotRail Annual ticket refunds

ScotRail apply a £10 administration fee for all refunds processed. In general, an annual season tickets has no refund value after 10 1/2 months. More information on the 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. 

A wide range of public transport season tickets are available from First Glasgow, McGill’s, ScotRail, SPT Subway, Stagecoach West & West Coast Motors. The majority of transport operators provide more ticket options and discounts via their apps. First Glasgow also offer NHSGGC staff 20% discount on 4 weekly ticket and ticket bundles via their Commuter Travel Club. 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. Glasgow Tripper tickets are also available 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