Travel planning information

Safe and sustainable travel options

Leeds offers a wide range of safe and sustainable travel options that organisations can promote as part of their travel plans.

Below you will find different measures you could include as part of your travel plan.

BetterPoints

BetterPoints is an app that incentivises sustainable travel and active lifestyles by rewarding users with points. Users can redeem these points for retail vouchers or donate them to charities. 

The app can be downloaded from Apple Store or Google Play.

LNER Beryl Bikes & E-Scooters

Eco-friendly and affordable public electric bike and scooter hire service. 

The service has a network of e-bikes and scooters available from docking stations located at close intervals for convenience.

First Bus

Information is provided below on ticketing options from First Bus West Yorkshire.

MCard

Information on bulk purchase of MetroCard products and the Residential MCard. Ticketing for all operators, buses and trains.

Enterprise Car Club

Leeds has a pay as you go car hire facility provided by Enterprise Car Club. 

Cars are available to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be booked by the hour, day, or as long as you want. 

The cars are conveniently located in designated parking bays near to where you live and work and can be booked online, by phone in advance or at the last minute. 

These cars offer an excellent alternative to car ownership for residents and a pool car facility for businesses.

Residential travel plan fund (RTPF) guidance

This guidance explains how the Residential Travel Plan Fund (RTPF) works in Leeds.

Travel planners can use it as a practical reference for setting up, managing, and spending RTPF contributions in line with planning requirements.

Please read in conjunction with the Leeds City Council Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). 

If you have any questions, please contact travel.planning@leeds.gov.uk