Bus pass

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.

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 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.  

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 Helpline: 

• email Helpline@mencap.org.uk 
• phone 0808 808 1111