RIDACARD
RIDACARD - The more you travel, the more you save.
A RIDACARD gives you our best value for money travel whenever you need it.
For regular travellers, there's no better option.
- Our lowest prices
- Unlimited travel on our day services*
- Unlimited travel on AIRLINK
- Discount on your NIGHTBUS fare if you're out late or up very early*
- No need to search for loose change
- Secure smartcard technology allows replacement if lost
- Flexible: you can pay by monthly Direct Debit or buy in advance when you need it
- Discounted rate for Students** (with a valid matriculation card)
RIDACARD prices
| Adult | Student** | Junior (5 - 15 years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Advance Purchase 1 week £17 |
£13 |
£9 |
 |
Advance Purchase 4 week £51 |
£40 |
£29 |
 |
Advance Purchase Annual £612 |
£468 |
£324 |
 |
Direct Debit. Initial, one-off payment of £65, followed by regular monthly payments of: |
||
| £48 | £36 | £25 | |
How do I buy a RIDACARD?
- Download, print and complete the application form below, or pick one up from one of our Travelshops. Direct Debit customers should also complete Form 2.
- Pop into one of our Travelshops - Hanover Street, Shandwick Place, Waverley Bridge or Dalkeith.
- Choose your RIDACARD - (e.g. advance purchase or Direct Debit). A card issue fee (currently £3) is payable when a card is first issued or subsequently replaced
- Once you have a RIDACARD, one week and four week “top-ups” can be purchased either from our Travelshops or from one of the 250 Agents within our operating area. find your nearest PayPoint agent.
How do I use my RIDACARD?
Board the bus and then follow these steps:
-
Hold your card against
the reader with the
photo clearly visible. -
Green light plus "BEEP".
Expiry date displayed. -
Remove card and
take your seat.
* Valid on all Lothian Buses except Service 98 and Tours. A discount is available on the NIGHTBUSES fare on production of a valid RIDACARD.
