Parents whose children’s U16 Pop cards are due to expire on July 31 this year are reminded to get their renewal applications in without delay.
Nexus has issued the reminder because it receives thousands of applications for U16 Pop cards ahead of the new school year starting in September.
Head of Communications and Customer Services at Nexus, Huw Lewis, said: “Parents who need to renew their children’s U16 Pop cards should get their renewal forms to us as soon as they can.
“Simply print out and complete a renewal form online and send it to us with a passport photo of your child in a stamped, self-addressed envelope and a cheque for £5.
“If you leave your renewals to the last minute then you may not receive the Pop card in time for the start of the new term.
“Current U16 Pop cards continue to be valid until the end of July.”
Children can travel at concessionary child fares all day, every day on all public transport in Tyne and Wear if they have an Under 16 Pop card.
Under 16 Pop cards are available to all children, aged 5 to 15, who live in Tyne and Wear who are in year 11 and below at school.
The fares on Metro, buses, local rail services and the Shields Ferry with an Under 16 Pop card are: Single - 60p; Child All-day Ticket (CAT): £1.10