From Aug. 1, McGill’s, parent company of Midland Bluebird and operator of the UniLink, requires passengers to show valid ID to purchase a ticket at the discounted student price
The bus company says that it will only accept IDs that are issued by an accredited college or university and include a photo and expiry date.
Stirling students can upload their university identification to the Midland Bluebird app to purchase tickets from the UniLink Student Zone. They must seek to re-verify their student status for each academic year.
McGill’s recommends that students have their physical ID on hand to show to drivers if asked.
A spokesperson for McGill’s said, “Passengers using an Under-22s travel pass can continue to travel as they have always done – simply board the bus and tap the ticket machine.
The only change applies to students who are not eligible for an Under-22s pass. Those purchasing mobile student tickets should follow the guidance on our website, while anyone seeking a student discount on board will need to show valid student identification to the driver.
“Our Customer Services team will be happy to assist anyone who requires support. We will also maintain our usual presence at Freshers’ Fairs, with inspectors available across the network from the beginning of term to provide advice and assistance.”
This article was amended on Sept. 2.
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