Boost

younger people get a Boost with Newbury & District

A while ago, we realised that there were too many barriers stopping younger people from travelling with us - so we decided to do something about it and created Boost!

what is Boost?

Boost is our name for the range of tickets for younger people. If you are 18 & under, you can take advantage of cheaper fares on bus or online! 

The price you pay depends on which ticket or product you need. Check out the on the day fares and the advance fares for more information and to get the right product for you. 

(It's worth mentioning though that if you are at the upper age range we do advise that you have some form of ID handy when buying a ticket on the bus (such as college ID) in case you are asked - otherwise you may have to pay full fare!) 

verify yourself on the app to buy Boost

To make things easier for everyone, if you are 18 & under, or in full time education, you will need to verify yourself on the app to buy Boost tickets. You will need to upload a selfie and then some form of ID to prove you qualify for Boost. if you are under-18, you can use a passport, driving licence or birth certificate. You can also use College ID if you dont have any of the other forms of ID. 

If you are a student at College or University and are over 18, you will need to upload a picture of your educational ID. 

If you are over 18, you cannot buy Boost products on the bus, you must buy them on the app or on a smartcard in advance.

extended Boost 

Boost also allows over-18s in full time education at a local college or university (see list below) to benefit from lower fares. Boost is valid for:

  • University of Reading (all students get Boost regardless of age - you will need to show university ID) 
  • University of West London (all students get Boost regardless of age - you will need to show university ID) 
  • Newbury College 
  • Reading College 
  • UTC Reading 
  • Bracknell and Wokingham College
  • East Berkshire College
  • Uxbridge College
  • READ College

You must verify your valid ID from one of the places above on our app to be able to benefit from the Boost fares.

Extended Boost tickets are only available on the app and not from the driver!