Concessionary bus travel
Concessionary bus fares scheme offer discounted travel on local public transport for older and disabled people. The Government wants to ensure that bus travel, in particular, remains within the means of those on limited incomes and those who have mobility difficulties. This supports our wider work to tackle social exclusion. Bus travel remains the most used form of public transport, especially by older people.
On April 1st 2008 the local entitlement for free bus travel was extended to allow bus travel throughout England. It means that whether using the bus locally, or when visiting other parts of the country, older and disabled people will be able to travel for free.
Information for the public
Eligible older and disabled people are entitled to free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England.
Information for local authorities and bus operators
- Guidance for travel concession authorities on the England National Concessionary Travel Scheme
- Details of the consultation on possible changes to the administration of concessionary travel
- Eligible services
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Guidance for local authorities on eligibility for disabled people
- Bus concession pass providers in England
- Passes (inc TANs)
- Special grant funding
- Concessionary bus travel stakeholder bulletins
- Information for coach operators
Concessionary bus travel reimbursement and appeals
- Guidance on reimbursing bus operators for concessionary travel
- Concessionary bus travel reimbursement calculator
- Research into the reimbursement of concessionary fares
- Summary of 2011/12 concessionary travel appeal determinations
- Concessionary bus travel application guide
- Concessionary bus travel applications proforma
