To purchase a Mticket, download either the First bus app or the D&G app myTrip.
Regardless of which way you buy your ticket you will need to carry your student ID with you and be prepared to show it to the driver when asked.
There are two types of mobile bus tickets you can purchase:
Student Smart Travel Pass
The Student Smart multi-operator bus ticket gives you the freedom to hop on and off buses in the City using just one ticket any time of day, seven days a week.
As long as your journey is within the following areas you can travel with First, Scraggs, D&G or Arriva Midlands on any bus route at any time of the day:

Student First Travel Pass
The Student First Travel pass can only be used on First buses within
the boundary area any time of day, seven days a week. This includes:

If you don’t have a phone that can download apps you can buy a Smart Ticket from the First Travel Shop at Hanley Bus Station. You will need to show your student ID card and bring a passport sized photo.