How do I claim the Travel Choices voucher?

As a Skelton Lakes resident you can claim one of two sustainable travel incentives — one per household:

• £500 Halfords cycle voucher — redeemable at Halfords stores or online for bikes, e-bikes, and cycling accessories.
• Free annual MCard — unlimited bus travel across West Yorkshire (valued at around £930). Covers virtually all ordinary stopping bus services; excludes late-night services and special events.

Only one option can be claimed, and only once per address. Vouchers and passes are non-transferable. The scheme runs until at least 2030, but vouchers must be used within 12 months of issue.

The MCard is free for the first year only — renewing it after that is at your own cost (currently £930 a year), so it’s worth using the free year to find out whether you’d really use it.

To claim, visit https://skeltonlakes-travelchoices.co.uk/redeem

Applications can take a while to process — residents have reported waits of around three months. If yours has stalled, chase it via residential@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.