Easyrider is a convenient, pre-paid smart travel card which provides travel across the NCT network and is the cheapest way to travel on NCT buses.
Zones
There are two zones for Easyrider cards:
- City Zone - this is the Greater Nottingham area and covers nearly all of our services, except parts of the 1, 26/A, 61 and N26
- Outer Zone - this is covered by the Easyrider Further cards and includes all of our services
Easyrider Cards
We offer three types of Easyrider card, with discounts for Under 19s and Students:
- Everyday - consecutive travel days for frequent users
- Anyday - non-consecutive days for an 'as and when' basis
- Purse - an electronic purse which you top up to then pay for any fare on the bus
| Easyrider Everyday |  | A consecutive days travel card for unlimited all day travel across the City Zone. |
| Easyrider Everyday Further | 
| A consecutive days travel card for unlimited all day travel across the City Zone and Outer Zone. |
| Easyrider Anyday | 
| A non-consecutive days travel card for unlimited all day travel across the City Zone. |
| Easyrider Anyday Further | 
| A non-consecutive days travel card for unlimited all day travel across the City Zone and Outer Zone. |
| Easyrider Purse | 
| An electronic purse that you can use to pay for any fare, including Singles and Groupriders, across the City Zone and Outer Zone
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Which Easyrider card is for me?
How much is an Easyrider?
Valid from Sunday 30th March 2025
You can order a brand new Easyrider card and upload a photograph online here.
Easyrider Everyday for the City Zone
| Adult | Student* | 19-21 Year Olds** | Under 19*** | |
| Week (7 days) | £24.75 | £20.25 | £20.25 | £14.00 |
| Month (31 days) | £75.00 | £60.75 | £60.75 | £42.00 |
| 1 Year (365 days) | £699.00 | £399.00 | £399.00 | £349.00 |
| Academic Year (30.08.24-31.07.25) | - | £299.00 | - | £299.00 |
Easyrider Everyday Further for the City Zone and Outer Zone
| Adult | Student* | 19-21 Year Olds** | Under 19*** | |
| Week (7 days) | £28.30 | £25.00 | £25.00 | £17.90 |
| Month (31 days) | £102.50 | £90.00 | £90.00 | £69.30 |
| 1 Year (365 days) | £999.00 | £859.00 | £859.00 | £709.00 |
| Academic Year (30.08.24-31.07.25) | - | £489.00 | - | £489.00 |
Easyrider Anyday for the City Zone
| Adult | Student* | 19-21 Year Olds** | Under 19*** | |
| 5 Days | £23.40 | £19.15 | £19.15 | £14.90 |
| 10 Days | £44.40 | £36.35 | £36.35 | £28.25 |
| 20 Days | £84.15 | £68.85 | £68.85 | £53.55 |
| 50 Days | £198.70 | £162.55 | £162.55 | £126.45 |
| 100 Days | £374.00 | £306.00 | £306.00 | £238.00 |
Easyrider Anyday Further for the City Zone and Outer Zone
| Adult | Student* | 19-21 Year Olds** | Under 19*** | |
| 5 Days | £33.15 | £25.50 | £25.50 | £23.40 |
| 10 Days | £63.00 | £48.50 | £48.50 | £44.40 |
| 20 Days | £119.35 | £92.00 | £92.00 | £84.15 |
| 50 Days | £281.80 | £217.00 | £217.00 | £198.70 |
| 100 Days | £530.40 | £408.50 | £408.50 | £374.00 |
* To qualify for student discount, students must present (at the time of purchase) a valid photo ID issued by their UK college or university that shows a course expiry date. NUS Extra, ISIC and TOTUM cards are not accepted. Travel can only be purchased for periods of travel that do not exceed the expiry date shown on the Student ID.
** If you are Under 22 years, we require proof of your age and that you are a resident of Nottinghamshire. This can include a valid passport, driving licence or any other valid ID under the PASS scheme that shows your date of birth. You also need to show a document that proves you live in a qualifying postcode. More here. Travel can only be purchased for periods of travel that do not exceed the cardholder’s 22nd birthday.
*** If you are Under 19 years, we require proof of your age. This can include a passport, birth certificate, driving licence, medical card or a letter from your school that confirms your date of birth. Travel can only be purchased for periods of travel that do not exceed the cardholder’s 19th birthday.
Easyrider Purse
- Top up in multiples of £5
- A convenient, cashless way to pay
- Can be used to buy any fare on the bus
- Keep it topped up to ensure you always have a bus fare in case of emergencies
How to get an Easyrider Card
Your first Easyrider card is free to obtain and it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
 | 2. Complete the form and upload a photo of yourself, where needed 3. We'll post the card to you which will be ready to use |
 | 1. Visit our Travel Centre in the Old Market Square - don't forget ID if you're Under 19 or a student 2. Complete the Easyrider form and join the queue 3. We'll take your photo and issue your card which will be ready to use |
How to use your Easyrider Card
It couldn't be simpler!
| 1. Please show your card (photo side to the driver). |  | |
| 2. Place your card on the reader. Don't move until you see: | 
| A green tick and a beep will indicate your card is valid for travel – remove card and sit down. |
 | An orange tick and a beep sound reminds you that your card will need renewing soon. | |
| A red cross and a warning noise indicates there is a problem with your card, please consult the driver. Please note: If a card is shown to more than one reader within a five minute period the reader will display a not valid image on the screen and cannot be used. | |
| 3. The reader shows how much travel remains on your card. | Any new travel you have purchased on Easyrider Everyday but not yet activated will show as “additional travel pending”. The new expiry date will show once this travel is used for the first time. | |
How to renew your Easyrider card
There are several ways to renew your card.
New periods of travel purchased on your card will not commence until the day they are used on the bus. This means that if a month of travel is purchased before your card expires, the existing days will expire on a consecutive days basis, but the new month of travel will not begin to countdown until the day the card is activated on the bus for travel. This should help customers plan for holidays and other periods when not travelling.
| Renew online here (except student cards) Enter your Easyrider card number to top up and set up a reminder, to be notified when your card is close to running out. Online top ups can take up to 3 working days to reach your card. |
| Visit our Travel Centre in the Old Market Square, where your top up will added to your card there and then.
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| Call 0115 950 60 70 with both your Easyrider card number and payment card. Student cards cannot be topped up online. Telephone top ups can take up to 3 working days to reach your card. |