(30 Aug 2015, 3:41 pm)northern156 Quick question!
My Get Around Key ran out earlier this year now I'm 18. Is it worth getting a normal Key? The only time I'd use it is if I ever drove to Hexham to then go on a GNE trip (otherwise I'd get an explorer). Are there any decent all-zone day tickets (like the Get Around for £3.75) please?
Or is it cheaper/easier to stick to Explorers?
The Key will save you money compared with paying cash on the bus but the down side is you need to purchase your day tickets in multiples of three or ten.
Cost comparison of Key V cash payment based on three day passes:
1 Zone Key = £13.20, cash = £14.55.
2 Zone key = £17.50, cash = £18.90.
3 Zone key = £22.24, cash = £23.40.
The Key is also useful when advance notice of a price increase is announced as you can top up your Key at pre-incresed price and store the tickets for future use.
