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If you're a regular traveller,
take the easy option
and choose RIDACARD

  • Unlimited bus travel on Lothian Buses and AIRLINK*
  • Discount on NIGHTBUSES fare
  • No more searching for loose change
  • Easy to use
  • Ideal for regular travellers
  • Secure smartcard technology allows replacement if lost

How do I get my RIDACARD?

  1. Download and complete the application form below.
    (Direct Debit customers also complete Form 2)
  2. Pop into one of our Travelshops - Hanover Street, Shandwick Place, Waverley Bridge or Dalkeith.
  3. Have your photo taken.
  4. Choose your RIDACARD
    (e.g. Adult Direct Debit)
Download Application Form and Terms and Conditions

Direct Debit

Our best value RIDACARD – simple monthly payments from your bank account. Your RIDACARD remains valid as long as the Direct Debit payments are made. Available only from our City Centre Travelshops. An initial payment of £65§ is followed by Monthly Payments by Direct Debit of:

Adult - £45, Student - £36, Junior - £25

Advance Purchase

PayPoint

More flexible than Direct Debit but still great value.
Initial purchase from our City Centre Travelshops but then renewable at hundreds of PayPoint agents in the Lothian Buses area.

Adult Ridacard Student Ridacard Junior Ridacard
1 week £16 £13 £9
4 week £48 £40 £29
Annual+ £576 £468 £324

How do I use
my RIDACARD?

Hold your card against the reader with the photo clearly visible.

Green light plus “BEEP” Expiry date displayed.

Remove card and take your seat.

For full terms and conditions, click here.

 
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