Since April 2008, concessionary bus travel has been improved to include national bus travel.  Eligible people can get free off-peak travel on all registered local services.

The National Concessionary Bus Pass is available to men and women of 60 years and over and disabled  people of any age who qualify under the categories listed in the Transport Act 2000.

Pass holders who are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance with the Higher Rate Mobility Component are entitled to a pass that includes provision for a companion to travel with them at the concessionary rate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. How do i apply for a National Bus Pass?

A.  You can apply for a bus pass when you have reached the age of 60 or if you are eligible disabled. For full details and an application form, either download online, contact Customer Services on 01756 700600 or call into Contact Craven Customer Service Centres at Settle Town Hall or Skipton Town Hall.

Q.  Where can the National pass be used?

A.  The National pass is valid for free bus travel on all registered local bus services anywhere in England.  The pass is not valid for travel on long distance express coach services, or for train or tram travel.  The pass cannot be used for local bus travel in Wales or Scotland.

Q.  When can i use the National bus pass?

A.  The National pass provides free travel across England from 9.30 am until 11.00pm on weekdays, and all day on weekends and on bank holidays.  Passes issued by Craven District Council will also be valid at any time for journeys starting within Craven on a throughfare journey.  Local extensions to the national minimum standard such as longer times when the pass is valid, will not be available when travelling in other areas.  This is also likely to apply to other local scheme enhancements.  for example, disabled people who are entitled to travel with a free fare companion may not be able to do so on journeys starting outside North Yorkshire or York.  In other areas, only the passholder will be able to travel free.

Full details of how to apply for your bus pass, conditions of use and application forms are available to download.

If you have any queries please contact Customer Services on 01756 700600 or call into one of the Contact Craven customer service centres in Settle Town Hall or Skipton Town Hall.
 

Enquiries regarding bus times and services should be made to the National Travel line on 0870 6082608.