Student saver cards launched

WARRINGTON’S education chief got behind the wheel of a bus to help launch a new Savercard scheme for students.
Coun Sheila Woodyatt, the borough council’s executive member for Children’s Services is pictured with student Julie Anne Barnes at the launch of the card which gives students aged 16-19 discount travel on the town’s buses 52 weeks of the year for just £6-a-week.
Under the previous scheme, the saver cards could only be used during term time and on week days only.
Students wishing to use the network service will be charged £7.50 per week as this extends to outside the Warrington area.
Coun Woodyatt said: “We decided to bring in this fantastic new scheme for students which will not only help them get from A to B but it’s also encouraging young people to use public transport and travel independently.”
Chairman of Warrington Borough Transport, Coun Les Hoyle, added: “We are delighted to be a partner with the council in this scheme. We hope that by extending the availability of half price travel throughout the year that students will gain more independence, and benefit the environment at the same time.
“We are sure they will appreciate the reliability and comfort of modern passenger transport, and will consider using our buses for at least some of their local journeys in the future.”
Details of how to apply for a Savercard, can be obtained from any sixth form or college in the borough.
Card users under the old system can show their pass at the Warrington Interchange and receive the new savercard.