In England
A disabled person's bus pass gives free travel on local buses anywhere in England:
- from 9:30am to 11pm on weekdays
- all day at weekends and on bank holidays
Some councils offer more, such as travel before 9:30am, or a companion pass so someone can travel with you for free.
Who can get one
You may be eligible if you:
- are blind or partially sighted
- are profoundly or severely deaf
- cannot speak
- have a disability or injury that makes it very hard to walk
- do not have arms or cannot use them
- have a learning disability
- would be refused a driving licence on health grounds (other than drug or alcohol misuse)
If you get PIP with 8 points or more in the moving around or communicating verbally activities, or the higher rate DLA mobility part, your award letter is usually enough proof.
In Wales
A Concessionary Travel Card from Transport for Wales gives free bus travel at any time in Wales, and on some rail routes. If you need help to travel, you can ask for a companion card so someone can travel with you for free.
How to apply
Apply to your local council in England, or to Transport for Wales in Wales. You will need proof of your disability, such as a benefit award letter or a letter from your doctor.
Older people's bus passes
In England, everyone reaching State Pension age can get a free older person's bus pass. In Wales, you can get one from age 60.
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