NCT Easyrider
- The cheapest way to travel on NCT buses
- Up to a year’s worth of unlimited travel in Nottingham city and beyond
- The more you buy, the cheaper it is
- Payment spread over 12 monthly instalments
- Join at any time
Please refer to the MyBenefits Terms and Conditions.
How and when can I join?
| Enrolment window | When we process your request | Benefit effective date | How to join |
| Join at any time |
1st of each month
e.g. we’ll process your benefit selection form on 1st November if we receive it by then, but if you submit a request on 2nd November, we’ll process it on 1st December. |
1st of the following month
e.g. if we receive your benefit selection form by 1st November your benefit will be valid from 1st December and we’ll start deductions from December’s pay. |
Complete the benefit selection form by clicking 'Join' on the benefit page |
What’s included in my travel card?
With an Easyrider card, you’ll get unlimited travel across the NCT network. For more information on areas covered by the NCT travel card, you can find the Easyrider zones on the NCT website.
How do I get my travel card?
We will email you when your card is ready for you to collect from NCT.
What happens after the annual period is up and how do I renew?
Your travel card will not be automatically renewed. You can renew your travel card by submitting an enrolment form by the 1st of the month prior to renewal.
Eg. If you require a new travel card starting 1 December, please submit an enrolment form by 1 November.
How do I pay for my travel card?
You don't have to pay anything up front. NTU buy the season ticket for you, which you repay in 12 monthly instalments. The 12 monthly instalments will be deducted from your net pay.
Will the cost change?
We will notify you if your instalments are due to increase because of any price increase imposed by NCT. Cancellation fees do apply, see the refund policy document for more information.
What should I do if I need to cancel my Easyrider card?
If you wish to cancel your card, you must complete a benefit selection form and we will arrange cancellation from the end of the month. 10 days’ notice is required to enable us to cancel this travel card.
A 10% cancellation fee will be charged by Nottingham City Transport for all cancelled travel. This includes employees leaving NTU. Any application for a refund must be made within 12 months of the purchase date. Please see the refund policy document for more information.
If your travel is loaded onto your Smartcard, this will be removed automatically on the cancellation date.
What happens if I leave NTU before the end of the 12-month period?
You must email us at MyBenefits@ntu.ac.uk and let us know if you wish to either:
- Cancel - please see above for details of this process. You can request for your card to remain valid until your last day of employment.
- Keep your card and continue to use it - we will refund or deduct any money owed to you, or by you, from your final net pay. If it is not possible to deduct all owed money you will receive an invoice for any amount outstanding.
We need to know your decision before the 10th day of the month in which you are leaving NTU. If we do not hear from you by this date any money you owe will be deducted from your net pay. If it is not possible to deduct all money owed from your net pay you will receive an invoice for the outstanding amount.
What happens if I lose or damage my card?
If your card is lost or stolen, you must contact NCT immediately on 0115 950 6070 and a replacement card will be issued at cost to you (£3). Your previous card will also be made invalid.
If your card has been stolen, and you provide a crime number, there will be no replacement fee.
Visit the NCT website for more information. If you have any questions about buying or cancelling your card, please contact us at MyBenefits@ntu.ac.uk.
|
Temporary promotional price from Card type |
Annual cost | Monthly cost |
Discount from regular price (already applied) |
| Easyrider Everyday 12 Month | £508.80 | £42.40 | 20% |
| Easyrider Everyday Further 12 Month | £758.40 | £63.20 | 20% |
Please Note: For a discount to apply, your travel must be loaded onto your NTU staff card.
|
Price Increase from 1 May 2024 Card type |
Annual cost | Monthly cost |
Discount from regular price (already applied) |
|
Easyrider Anyday 100 days |
£342.36 |
£28.53 |
5% |
|
Easyrider Anyday 150 days |
£481.68 |
£40.14 |
7% |
|
Easyrider Anyday Further 100 days |
£503.88 |
£41.99 |
3% |
|
Easyrider Anyday Further 150 days |
£708.60 |
£59.05 |
5% |
Please note: Prices are subject to change by NCT, and we will notify you if you are affected by a price increase.
Easyrider Cards (for travel within the NCT City Area)
| Card type | Information | Frequency of travel |
|---|---|---|
| Easyrider Everyday | • Valid for 12 months • Can load travel onto NTU staff card for further discount |
4 or more days per week |
| Easyrider Anyday 150 days | • Purchase 150 individual days of travel • For each day of travel used, the 150 days allocated are reduced by one day |
3 days per week |
| Easyrider Anyday 100 days | • Purchase 100 individual days of travel • For each day of travel used, the 100 days allocated are reduced by one day |
2 days per week |
Please note:
Those staff with (blue) Easyrider Everyday or (red) Easyrider Anyday passes (or same products on their NTU staff cards) can travel within the NCT City Area Zone, on nearly all NCT services, expect for the following route's sections:
- Lilac 26 beyond Gonalston Farm, Lowdham, bus stop towards Southwell
- Navy 1 beyond Clifton Pastures bus stop, towards Loughborough
- Sky Blue 46/47 beyond Travellers Rest pub / Gedling Country Park stops towards Woodborough & Lambley
For more information on areas covered by the NCT travel card, please see the 'What Are The Easyrider Zones' section on the NCT website here.
Easyrider Further Cards (for travel beyond the NCT City Area)
Travelling on NCT buses beyond the NCT City Area boundary using services to East Leake, Lambley, Loughborough, Southwell and Woodborough (no 1, 26, 26C, 47, 100 and N100).
| Card type | Information | Frequency of travel |
|---|---|---|
| Easyrider Everyday Further | • Valid for 12 months from the date first used. • Can load travel onto NTU staff card for further discount |
4 or more days per week |
| Easyrider Anyday Further 150 days | • Purchase 150 individual days of travel • For each day of travel used, the 150 days allocated are reduced by one day |
3 days per week |
| Easyrider Anyday Further 100 days | • Purchase 100 individual days of travel • For each day of travel used, the 100 days allocated are reduced by one day |
2 days per week |
Please note:
Those staff with (orange) Easyrider Everyday Further or (yellow) Easyrider Anyday Further bus passes (or same products on their NTU staff cards), can travel on all NCT services, across the whole network, without restriction.
For more information on areas covered by the NCT travel card, please see the 'What Are The Easyrider Zones' section on the NCT website here.