Download the app and use your phone as your ticket
Using the get me there app is perfect if you want to buy an adult ticket without queuing at a ticket machine.
It’s simple to get started
- download the free get me there app to your phone from the App Store or Google Play
- set up an account and add a payment card or use your mobile wallet eg ApplePay or GooglePay
- when you’re ready to travel, simply choose the ticket you need and make your payment through the app
- your ticket will load and start automatically (unless you buy a ticket that is not valid for travel at the time you buy it e.g. a weekend ticket will start automatically as soon as it's valid for travel)
Tickets available on the get me there app
- adult weekend travelcard
- adult 7-day and 28-day travelcards – for unlimited travel within the zones you choose
Things to remember
- buy your ticket before you board the tram
- you'll need to be able to display it on your mobile device if requested, in exactly the same way as you need to show a valid printed ticket
- once you've bought it, and it is visible on your device, you don't need an internet connection to use your ticket
The technical stuff
- the get me there app is currently available to download free for Apple or Android smart phones (minimum OS version 7 for Apple, 4 for Android)
- the get me there app is optimised for use on smart phones and works best on those devices
- you can use the app on a tablet, however you will need internet access to buy tickets and you'll need your tablet with you for every journey