The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

The English National Bus Concession Scheme offers eligible elderly and disabled people free travel on off peak local bus services anywhere in England. Off peak hours are between 9.30am until 11.00pm Monday to Friday and all day weekends and bank holidays.

Concessionary Fares Changes

From April the 1st 2011 the reponsibility for providing your bus pass will move from your local borough, city of district council to Worcestershire County Council.

• You will be able to use your bus pass for free travel on local bus services anywhere in England between 9.30am and 11.00pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays
• You will not be able to use your bus pass for free travel on most bus services before 9:30am on weekdays. This will affect holders of bus passes issued by Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council and Wychavon District Council who are currently able to travel for free on journeys commencing in those districts
• However, you will be able to use your pass on some infrequent bus services before 9.30am. Eligible services are indicated on bus timetables. Follow this link to view the bus timetables. Alternatively, a full list can be provided by the Worcestershire Hub by calling 01905 822766
• You will be able to use your bus pass on Community Transport and Dial-a-Ride schemes that affiliate with the Concessionary Travel Scheme and receive a discount of £1.00 per journey on your fare. Residents of Malvern Hills District will receive an additional subsidy of £1 per journey, funded by Malvern Hills District Council
• Worcestershire County Council will continue to allow free travel to companions of disabled residents who meet additional criteria and this will be extended to Community Transport and Dial-a-Ride schemes
• Worcestershire County Council will not issue Transport Tokens. This will affect some residents of Wychavon and Wyre Forest.

Eligibility

To help residents find out if they are eligible for a bus pass under the scheme visit the eligibility section of this website.

How to apply for a pass and further information

Any Worcestershire resident who meets the eligibility criteria and would like to apply for a concessionary travel bus pass will need to complete a Worcestershire Concessionary Travel Scheme application form.

The easiest was to do this is download the form, complete it and enclose it in an envelope with:

• One document as proof of residency
• One document for proof of eligibility
• A passport sized photograph of yourself.

A full list of accepted documents is available to view on the eligibility section webpages. Residents applying are asked to provide copies and not original documents.

Then simply post your envelope to Concessionary Travel Application, Worcestershire Hub Contact Centre, Perry Wood, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP.

Alternatively you can request an application form or get further information by calling 01905 822766 or visiting your local Worcestershire Hub Customer Service Centre.