Sustainable travel should fair and inclusive for everyone in the West of England, which is why TierDott has launched the UK Access Scheme. If you belong to one of the groups below, you could save up to 80% on the rental cost of an e-scooter or e-bike.  

Discounts apply on all pay-as-you-go rides for up to 12 months, with no membership or subscription required. If you qualify, all that’s needed is a smartphone to run the Dott app, plus an email address and a bank card to set up your account. 

FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE

With discounts of 35%, 50% and 80% available, a typical 10 minute ride covering a couple of miles could cost as little as 70p. 

Standard Rate35% Discount50% Discount 80% Discount
£1 unlock + 25p per minute£0.65 unlock + 16p per minute£0.50 unlock + 12.5p per minute£0.20 unlock + 5p per minute
Cost of a 10 minute journey
£3.50£2.28 £1.75£0.70
Cost of a 20 minute journey
£6.00£3.85£3.00£1.20

There are currently over 2,500 e-scooters, plus more than 1000 e-bikes available across parts of Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire offering a great way to travel to work, the shops, or simply explore your local area.  


Eligible user groups 

o see if you qualify, the discount available and what you need to provide, check the table below.  

Please note the following age limits apply to all users: 

  • E-bikes :  16+ years old + proof of ID 
  • E-scooters: 18+ years old and a full or provisional driving licence 
Group DiscountRequired evidence / documents (as applicable)
NHS or Blue Light Card Holder 50% NHS email account (ending hospital.nhs.uk) 
or 
NHS photocard* 
or 
Blue Light Card* 
University Student or Apprentice 35%University email account (ending university.ac.uk) 
or 
Student ID* 
or 
Unique Learner Number on official document or screenshot 
Jobcentre Plus travel card holder 80%Jobcentre Plus Photocard* 
National bus/railcard for older or disabled people 80%Bus/Rail Photocard* 
HC2 Certificate, income support or universal credit 80%HC2 Card* or confirmation letter 
or 
PDF download of latest statement from UC online account 
1625 Independent People 50%1625 badge card* 
Refugee or asylum seeker 80%Residence Permit or Registration Card* 
*Please ensure cards are removed from any plastic holders before submitting copies 

How to apply 

To begin, download the Dott app. 

Sign up for a Dott Account and complete the ID Verification process in the app. 

Submit a request for the discount you are eligible for via the online application form, providing the necessary documents. Please make sure to provide only the requested documents. Do not include any additional files, such as an ID or other personal documents. 

Once your application is approved, the discount will be automatically applied to your future rides. 


Terms and conditions 

  • Only one discount application per user per year. 
  • The discount can’t be used for purchasing passes in the TIER-Dott shop. 
  • The offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. 

By sending the application you acknowledge that for the purposes of TIER-Dott’s UK Access Scheme, TIER-Dott will process your personal data in order to determine your eligibility for the scheme.