Bus pass
Bus pass
What is a bus?
A bus is a large vehicle that carries more passengers than a car.
A bus is usually a form of public transport.
A bus usually follows the same route every day.
Each bus route has a different number or name.
A bus can take you from one place to another along the route.
You can catch a bus from a bus stop on the route, or from a bus station or interchange.
An interchange is where you can change to different sorts of public transport. For example from a bus to a train.
What is a bus pass?
A bus pass is a card which lets you travel on most buses for free:
- after 9.30 in the morning and before 11 at night Monday - Friday
- all day at weeekends
- all day on Bank Holidays.
You might be able to travel on buses for free at other times, but you will need to check with the
local authority
A local authority is also called a council. They are a group of people who make decisions about some of the things in the area where you live like schools, social care (support for people), parks and dustbin collection.
in the area you are travelling.
You can get a bus pass if you have a disability.
When you apply for your bus pass, you will need to have proof of your disability.
Lots of buses are now easy to use for people with a disability.
If you live in England, you can apply for a bus pass by contacting your local authority A local authority is another name for your local council. It is a group of people whose job is to look after the area where you live. .
If you find it very difficult to travel on a bus on your own, you might be able to apply for a bus pass for someone to travel with you and help you.
If you need help with this information, contact the Learning Disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. Helpline:
- email [email protected]
- phone 0808 808 1111
