Apply for an older person’s bus pass

Over 60 bus pass

    Eligible older people are entitled to free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England. Calculate your State Pension age to check when you qualify for a bus pass.

    Get more information about an older person’s bus pass in:

    Check the table for details on how to apply in your area, or enter your postcode in the box above.

    Area
    Who to contact for a bus pass

    Blackburn with Darwen
    Nowcard helpline: 0845 058 1096

    Blackpool
    Nowcard helpline: 0845 058 1096

    Cumbria
    Nowcard helpline: 0845 058 1096

    Dorset
    Dorset County Council

    Essex
    Essex county council

    Greater Manchester PTE
    Transport for Greater Manchester

    Lancashire
    Nowcard helpline: 0845 058 1096

    Merseyside PTE
    Merseytravel Centres or Post Offices in Merseyside

    Reading
    Travel Reading live

    South Yorkshire PTE
    Travel South Yorkshire

    Suffolk
    Suffolk county council

    Tyne and Wear PTE
    Nexus

    West Midlands PTE Centro
    Network West Midlands

    West Yorkshire PTE
    Metro

    Worcestershire
    Worcester city council

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