The University own the bus operator University Buses. The aim of the scheme is to improve campus security and improve service access for students. The aim is to increase patronage of the school canteen and improve the diet of scholars by introducing healthy eating incentives. The card carries a bar code for use in the school library. Purse loading is at school via the school administration.
Parents send a cheque or money.
The card is part of the multi-application Herts Smart Scheme. Front and back Shopmobility Newcastle City Council is introducing a car park reservation system for the disabled using a hybrid card. The Metric pay and display parking equipment will accept the contact chip and the cardholder will be able to hire a wheelchair or walking frame from the car parking office using the card. Future applications planned are school meals, university campus, leisure, library and transport.