easitOXFORD
- What is easitOXFORD?
- Who is entitled to this discount?
- How does the scheme work?
- How to apply?
- What should I do if I lose my card?
- Refunds
- How to assemble your easitOXFORD discount card
- What could invalidate your card?
What is easitOXFORD?
easitOXFORD is a discount scheme being offered through a new partnership between Oxford University and easitOXFORD, an organisation that supports businesses by offering their staff sustainable transport solutions for their journeys to work. easitOXFORD is currently offering members a 15% discount on certain tickets on routes travelling into (and returning from) Oxford served by First Great Western (FGW) and other network carriers operating across the FGW network (see diagram here).
This is the first of a number of travel initiatives to launch through this partnership and is on trial until September 2013.
Who is entitled to this discount?
Staff of all easitOXFORD organisations travelling to Oxford Station. You must be able to present an easitPHOTOCARD complete with your photo and easit hologram sticker when purchasing all discounted tickets.
This initiative will be available until 30 September 2013. Extension beyond this date will depend on First Great Western seeing an increase in the volume of tickets purchased.
How does the scheme work?
What type of tickets does the 15% discount apply to?
Peak and Off Peak Tickets (Single and Return), Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Season tickets are included within the discount scheme.
Can I buy a weekly or monthly Travelcard and receive my discount?
No. Travelcards are not permitted within this trial.
Can I use another Railcard in conjunction with my easitPHOTOCARD?
No. No further discount can be received on top of the 15% easitOXFORD. We advise you to check the best deal before purchasing your ticket if you have another railcard.
Will I be able to purchase an Annual Season ticket and receive a discount?
No, the initiative is only open to weekly, monthly and quarterly season tickets
Can I travel into London using my easit Photo card?
Your journey must originate FROM London Paddington for travel TO Oxford. You may then use the return portion of the ticket to return to London Paddington.
How to apply?
Where do I purchase my ticket?
You must purchase all easit discounted tickets at a First Great Western Ticket Office. You will be required to show your easitPHOTOCARD with the easitHOLOGRAM with every purchase. It is possible to find out who operates a station/ticket office at www.nationalrail.co.uk and selecting 'stations & destinations' typing in your station name and clicking on search.
Where and when will the Photo Card and easit hologram sticker be available?
At your easit travel road show on Tuesday 28 May, Venue: First Floor, University Club, 11 Mansfield Road, OX1 3SZ. Registration and Briefing Sessions at 11am, 11.20am, 11.40am and 12noon.
If you miss the Road Show you can collect your Photo ID Card from Ed Wigzell, Travel Officer, Sustainability Team from 4 June 2013 - Contact Details Edward.wigzell@admin.ox.ac.uk or 01865 288782
What should I do if I lose my card?
If I lose my easitPHOTOCARD or have problems obtaining my discount, who should I contact?
In the first instance please contact info@easit.org.uk or your Facilities/HR Department
If I lose my easitPHOTOCARD after purchasing the ticket, how can I identify myself to the ticket inspector?
You will need an easitPHOTOCARD every time you travel. To request a replacement card contact Ed Wigzell via edward.wigzell@admin.ox.ac.uk or 01865 (2) 88782.
Refunds
Should I wish to interrupt, say a monthly ticket, because of an alternative travel arrangement (i.e
Car Share), will I be able to get a refund?
Tickets purchased at the easit discounted rate carry the same Ts&Cs as a normal rail ticket.
How to assemble your easitOXFORD discount card
Step One:
Insert passport photo into space provided. When taking in a booth, place yourself slightly above the mark for eye level. This is because you have to also insert the easitHOLOGRAM.
Step Two:
Place the easitHOLOGRAM on the bottom right corner of your photo, ensuring it doesn’t obscure your face or the barcode.
Step Three:
Write your name in space provided (not your signature). Step Four: Slowly peel the paper cover from the laminate and stick down.
What could invalidate your card?
- Not using a passport photo
- Placing the easit hologram on top of laminate
- If the hologram sticker is obscuring your face
- Forgetting to write your name (not your signature) in space provided
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