How can I get a card?
Get a card online here- Portal | Nexus
Where can I use my Pop Blue card?
You can use Pop Blue on Metro, on almost all buses in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and the Tees Valley, and on the Shields Ferry. Pop Blue works differently on Metro, bus and ferry:
• On Metro - pay for your trip by touching in at the Metro station validator or gate at the start of your journey and touching out at the end. You’ll only pay for the journey you have made and we’ll calculate the best fare for you.
• On buses - pay for commercial single, return and day tickets from the driver using your Pop blue balance.
• On the Shields Ferry – pay for a Pop Blue Single or a Pop blue Day Ticket using your Pop blue balance.
Will I need to prove how old I am when I travel?
You may be asked for proof of age when travelling on Metro or the Shields Ferry with a Pop blue card; here's what we'll accept as ID:
• ID card with the PASS hologram
• NHS Medical card
• Passport or Birth Certificate (copies will be accepted, including electronic versions)