BARNSLEY MICARD

We've got some great news for young people in Barnsley. Starting this summer, on Friday 1 August 2025, under 18s will be able to travel on buses for free.

We have officially announced the return of Barnsley MiCard and unveiled the card design of the upcoming free bus travel pass, which is about making it easier for young people to get around. 

We know that travel can be a barrier to accessing activities and extra learning opportunities, whether this is getting to school, college or activities in the borough and South Yorkshire. That's why we're bringing this pass to Barnsley residents as part of our Great Childhoods Ambition. 

Barnsley MiCard will be available to anyone living in Barnsley aged 5 to 18.

Young people will be able to access free bus travel from Monday to Sunday, between 7am and 9pm, as long as the journey starts or ends in Barnsley local authority area and is within South Yorkshire.

Current holders of the Zoom travel pass will receive their brand-new Barnsley MiCard through the post very soon. Everyone else will be able to apply via post or online on the Travel South Yorkshire website from Monday 7 July 2025.

For more information, visit TravelSouthYorkshire.com/MiCard