Find out if you can get and how to apply for a bus pass:
Who can get a disabled person's bus pass?
- You have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
- You automatically qualify if you:
- Get the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for mobility.
- Have at least 8 points in Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- For “moving around” or “communicating verbally.”
- Get the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement.
How to apply
England
- Contact your local council to apply.
- The council will decide if you can get a bus pass.
- If you don’t get the benefits listed, you might need extra assessments.
Wales
- You can apply for a Concessionary Travel Card.
Scotland
- You can apply for a disabled bus pass.
Northern Ireland
- Find information about free and discounted bus and rail passes.
Who can get an older person's bus pass?
- In England you can get a free bus pass when you reach the State Pension age.
- In London, if you are over 60, you can use the buses and tubes for free.
- In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland you can apply when you turn 60.
How do I apply?
- You need to apply through your local council.
- If you live in England or Wales you can apply here.
- If you live in Scotland you can apply here.
- If you live in Northern Ireland, find out how to apply here.
In England and Wales, children aged 16 or under can get free transport if they
- Have Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Or mobility problems and cannot walk to school.
- Are under 8 years old and live more than 2 miles from their school.
- Are 8 or older and live more than 3 miles from their school.
- Have no safe walking route to school.
- Are from low-income families:
- Get free school meals.
- Receive the highest rate of Working Tax Credit.
How to apply
In Scotland and Northern Ireland
- In Scotland you can apply for the:
- Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme.
- All young people aged 5–21 years can apply.
- In Northern Ireland, find out about school transport here.
