Applying For A Bus Pass

Who can get a disabled person's bus pass?

• You have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• This means a person has a physical or mental impairment:
  • That has long-term negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities.

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 in

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.

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Wales

• You can apply for a Concessionary Travel Card.

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Scotland

• You can apply for a disabled bus pass.

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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 England or Wales, contact your local council.
• Ask your council if they help children over 16.

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.