If you are over 60 or have a disability, you could be eligible for free bus travel to get around Scotland and your local area. You can access this via the National Entitlement Card, your pass to free bus travel in Scotland.
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Who pays for free bus passes in Scotland?
the Scottish Government
2.9 The current eligibility criteria are set down in legislation. 2.10 Bus pass holders travel for free. Travel through the national scheme is paid for directly by the Scottish Government. It is a principle of the Scheme that operators should be no better and no worse off as a result of their participation.
What age is free bus pass in Scotland?
5-21 years old
Eligibility. If you are 5-21 years old and live in Scotland you are eligible for free bus travel. All children and young people aged 5-21 will need to apply for a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to access free bus travel.
Can I use my free bus pass on trains in Scotland?
The card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and, through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area. If you live on an island or peninsula within Strathclyde you can also receive reduced ferry fares with a Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Ferry Card.
Can I use my English pensioners bus pass in Scotland?
Unfortunately, you can’t use it for travel in Scotland or Wales.
Can I travel anywhere in Scotland with my bus pass?
Where you can use your bus pass. Your National Entitlement Card is your bus pass. It gives you the same rights as a full-fare paying passenger. You can use it to travel in Scotland on almost all local and long-distance bus services.
Can I use my OAP bus pass on National Express?
You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. It’s not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel in Scotland?
Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel. Visit Transport Scotland to find out how to apply.
What age is a concession in Scotland?
What is it? If you’re over 60, or have a disability, you could be eligible for free or subsidised travel to get around Scotland and your local area. The National Entitlement Card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area.
Does free bus travel in Scotland include Megabus?
Free concessionary travel with megabus is available to Scottish National Entitlement Card holders (elderly and disabled persons) and in the case of companion card holders -their companions.
Can pensioners get free rail travel?
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
Can I use my bus pass on Scottish Citylink?
See the best of Scotland using your free concessionary bus pass! Citylink participates in the Scottish National Concessionary Travel Scheme, meaning eligible cardholders can travel as per scheme rules on our services where applicable.
Who gets free travel in Scotland?
Young people aged 5 to 21, who live in Scotland for at least 6 months a year, can apply for a free bus pass. You can use this to travel on most bus services in Scotland for free. Your Young Scot Card (Young Scot NEC) or other National Entitlement Card (NEC) will be your bus pass.
Do English pensioners get a free bus pass?
If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Can I use my London Freedom Pass in Scotland?
No. In London, the Freedom Pass is an Oyster smartcard that uses a different technology to the one elsewhere in England, so you will need to show your pass.
What does the C mean on my Saltire Card?
The large ‘C’ symbol in the bottom right hand corner indicates that you are entitled to Scotland-wide free bus travel. Only cards with the ‘C’ are valid for free bus travel.
What is a Saltire Card?
saltirecard is a brand that indicates a card could be used for commercial smart travel Scotland-wide in the future.
Can I use my bus pass on Edinburgh airport bus?
Tickets can be bought on board the bus. Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink. City singles and Day tickets are not valid on Airlink.
Are pensioners free bus passes being stopped?
Am I going to lose my free bus pass? Anyone who currently has a free bus pass will not lose it – the change is for incoming seniors when the state pension age changes. The state pension age is currently 66, but the Government plans to raise it to 67 in 2028.
Can I use my bus pass to go to London?
Using your bus pass
You can also use your pass in London on buses bearing the Transport for London roundel logo (you cannot use your pass on the Underground, DLR, Trams or non Transport for London buses).