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Older person's bus pass.

If you’re a senior citizen, you’re entitled to a free off-peak travel pass. This is done through the English National Concession Travel Scheme (ENCTS).

The pass allows you to travel for free in off peak-times on buses in England (including on buses and trams in South Yorkshire). 

Travel South Yorkshire  is the body in charge of the scheme in this area.

How to apply for a pass

You can apply for a pass in person at The Information Centre in Barnsley Interchange or online at  Travel South Yorkshire .

To find out more, including how to renew passes or replace lost passes, you can go online to  Travel South Yorkshire . You can also  call Traveline on (01709) 515151.

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TRAVEL SOUTH YORKSHIRE - SENIOR TRAVEL PASSES

South Yorkshire

With a Senior Pass you are entitled to free off peak travel on buses across England (plus additional concessions in South Yorkshire) through the English National Concession Travel Scheme (ENCTS).

Description

Eligibility .

• You must live in South Yorkshire
• From your 66th birthday

You can apply for your pass online up to 2 weeks in advance of when you qualify.

• Free travel on local bus services and trams within South Yorkshire between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays.
• Half fare on Northern train services for travel between stations on the South Yorkshire rail network between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays
• Free travel on buses in all other parts of England between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays. (This pass is not valid on tram services outside South Yorkshire.)
• Free of charge (first issue)
• Free travel on Stagecoach services to hospital appointments before 0930 - please visit the Stagecoach website for further details.

Please be aware that no pass means that you could pay full fare.

Apply online...it's easy!

Set up a   MyTSY account   in your name (or log in if you already have an account)

 Log in > Select Passes from the top menu > Concessions > Senior Pass

 Complete all personal details and upload proof documents - visit our  ‘What you need to apply’ guidelines page

 Upload your photo – see the  ‘Acceptable Photograph’ guidelines page   as an unsuitable photo could delay your application

 Check your order and go to checkout.

If all the details are correct your pass will be dispatched within 11 days of receiving your completed online application.

Apply by post

Download an  application form  (PDF,  511Kb)

Complete all personal details and post to the address below together with a photograph and photocopies of proof documents.

Contact Centre SYPTE 11 Broad Street West Sheffield S1 2BQ

If all the details are correct your pass will be dispatched within 25 days of receiving your completed application form.

Please note proof documents must be photocopies and not original documents as all documents are destroyed once the pass is ordered.

A completed application form can also be submitted by dropping it off at the Customer Service Desk at your local  Travel South Yorkshire Interchange .

Pass Protection

Pass protection can be taken out against Senior Citizen Passes for £5 for the duration of your pass, up to five years.

This will enable you to replace your old pass free of charge should you lose it during the time in which it is valid.  

Address details:

Published: 09 August 2019

What you need for pass applications

Use this page to find out what documents to send us when applying for a pass, it will mean we can send you your pass quickly. Your application may be rejected if these guidelines are not followed:

  General rules for ALL passes

 Acceptable Photo guideline s

  Proof documents and details

 ENCTS Disabled Pass

  ENCTS Disabled +Carer Pass

ENCTS Visually Impaired Person Pass

 ENCTS Visually Impaired +Carer Pass

Senior Pass Auto Renewals

General rules for all passes.

Follow these guidelines before submitting your application. 

The name of the pass application/account name must match the name on the proof documents

You must provide full address details – including house number/name, street, postcode

Your photo must meet the acceptable photo guidelines below

You must provide your date of birth

Proof documents and details

Proof of identity documents we accept for all passes (see additional guidance for Disabled and Disabled + Carer further down this page):

• Birth certificate – scanned copy or photo of the certificate uploaded
• Passport identifier – the 28 characters on the bottom line of your passport e.g. 1041211587GBR0205169F1604120
• Driving licence number
• NHS Medical Card  - scanned copy or photo of the card uploaded
• NHS Medical Prescriptions - scanned copy or photo of the prescription uploaded
• Any other official letter that states your date of birth

Unfortunately we can't accept a letter confirming your National Insurance number as proof of identity, as it doesn't state your date of birth. For parents/guardians applying for a pass on behalf of your child (Zoom Under 16 and Zoom 16-18 Travel Passes) then you must create a MyTSY account in the name of the child with a separate email address (not your own email address if it has already been used on your own MyTSY account)

Do not send us the original documents if applying by post – a photocopy is all we need.  All documents (originals and copies) are destroyed once the pass is ordered.

Acceptable Photograph Guidelines

Your photo must meet the following guidelines: Your face should fill ¾ of the photo. You must be facing forward.

No hats, hoods, masks, sunglasses or half selfies - we need to see your full face  

Not too dark, no one else in the picture and no full body photos  

No app filters - we need to see your full face  

Please do not submit a photo or scan of your passport for your photo – these pictures are not suitable, as they are obscured by a hologram and can often appear low quality when reproduced.

Disabled Passes

We provide several different types of disabled person’s travel pass – expand on the different passes below to find out the types of documentation you will need in order to prove eligibility.

Documents we accept as proof for a disabled pass  

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) letter which states a score of either 8 points or more in “Moving Around”, or 8 points or more in “Communicating”, or   

A letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showing that you have been awarded “Higher Rate Mobility Component” of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or  

Proof letter stating that you have been awarded a “Blue Badge”, or  

Copy of “Blue Badge” (we need to see your name, photo and 'valid to' date which may be on opposite sides of your badge.  If this is the case, please send a copy of both sides.), or   

Proof that you are receiving War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement, or  

A letter from your local authority (Barnsley MB Council, Doncaster MB Council, Rotherham MB Council or Sheffield City Council) confirming that you are entitled to a pass, or  

A completed Mental Health Transport Concession form signed and stamped by your psychiatrist (Barnsley only). 

If you don't have any of the first six proofs you will need to apply to your local authority to get a letter confirming your disability status.  See your Local Council contact details on the Disabled Pass page for more information.

Disabled Passes are valid until your 66th birthday, after which you qualify for a Senior Pass instead (exception – this does not apply to Visually Impaired or +Carer Passes, you can have these at any age).

If you believe you are entitled to an ENCTS Disabled +Carer Pass, you will need to provide us with one of the ENCTS Disabled Pass proof documents in the section above  and also  one of the following:  

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) letter showing Daily Living Component at the Enhanced Rate, or  

A letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showing that you have been awarded Higher Rate Care Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or  

A letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showing that you have been awarded Higher Rate Attendance Allowance, or  

A letter from your local authority (Barnsley MB Council, Doncaster MB Council, Rotherham MB Council or Sheffield City Council) confirming that you are entitled to a +Carer pass.

If you are applying for the first time you will need to provide us with one of the following proof documents:

Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI), or  

A letter from your local authority (Barnsley MB Council, Doncaster MB Council, Rotherham MB Council or Sheffield City Council) confirming that you are entitled to a visually impaired/partially sighted pass, or  

A letter from Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (SRSB), or you can contact them and they will apply on your behalf.

If you already hold a Visually Impaired Person's Pass, and it is due for renewal, we do not need you to submit proof documents again. When it is time to renew your pass please email us at passes@travelsouthyorkshire. com  or call us on 01709 515151.

If you believe you are entitled to an ENCTS Visually Impaired +Carer Pass you will need to provide us with one of the ENCTS Visually Impaired Pass proof documents in the section above and  also one  of the following:  

Living outside of South Yorkshire ?

If you live outside South Yorkshire, you need to apply to the local authority that covers your usual place of residence.

If your pass expires we will send you a new pass automatically. All you need to do is look out for it landing on your doormat. You can find more information on the Senior Pass Renewals Page .

Your new pass should arrive 4-6 weeks before your current pass expires. If your new travel pass hasn’t arrived 4 weeks before your current pass expires, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or calling 0800 952 0002. 

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Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass

What a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass is, whether you qualify for a pass, how to apply or renew your pass, and what to do if you lose your pass. Including information about senior bus passes.

With a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass you can travel for free:

• on buses, trains and trams in South Yorkshire at any time.
• on Northern Rail trains between South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.
• on any off-peak (9.30am to 11pm) and all day at weekends and bank holidays on any local bus journey in England. 

If you want to help with parking accessibility, you need to apply to the Blue Badge scheme .  

Do I qualify for a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass?

You will qualify for a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass if you live in Doncaster and you meet any of the following conditions:

• You are registered with one of the following disabilities with Doncaster Council Social Services
• Partially sighted
• Physically disabled
• Without speech
• You have a Learning disability   
• You have been issued a Blue Badge (for parking) by Social Services
• You are in receipt of the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• You are in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award of 8 points in either “Moving Around” or “Communicating”.
• You are in receipt of a War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement
• You have been refused, or had your driving licence taken off you on medical grounds (other than on the grounds of persistent misuse of drugs and/or alcohol)
• A doctor or other medical professional has recommended that you do not apply for a driving licence for medical reasons, for example, because you have epilepsy.
• You have a disability or injury that has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to walk

How do I apply for a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass?

• the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, or
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with an award of 8 points in either “Moving Around” or “Communicating”, or
• a War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement,

The Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass Application is made online;  Doncaster Digital Venues  is a list of locations in Doncaster where you can access a computer to claim. 

If you need to provide information to support your application please complete the Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass medical information request form, which is in the Downloads and Resources area at the bottom of this page, and email the completed form to [email protected]

Once we have all the information we need, we will write to you and let you know whether you are entitled to a pass. If you are entitled, to obtain your pass you must  apply for a pass online  attaching a scanned image or a photograph of the award letter and other evidence they need. If you do not have access to apply online you can phone travel South Yorkshire on 01709 515151.

The 'with carer' pass

A carer may be entitled to travel for free with you if you already qualify for a pass and also receive any of the following:

• the higher rate care component of Disability Living Allowance, or
• the higher rate of Attendance Allowance, or
• the enhanced rate living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

To apply for a ‘with carer’ pass, please provide proof of your Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment.

The carer can be anyone helping you to travel, such as a relative, friend, support worker or professional carer. It does not have to be the same person every time.

How long does my Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass last?

The expiry date is shown on the front of the pass. Your pass normally lasts for up to five years, or until you reach 66 years of age, whichever comes first.

If you are blind or partially-sighted, your pass will automatically be renewed.

How do I renew my Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass?

What if i lose my disabled person's bus and train pass.

Contact Travel South Yorkshire by phone on 01709 515151, by post (address is above) or dropbox at the Doncaster Interchange. A charge is made for issuing a replacement.

You should also contact Travel South Yorkshire if your pass is stolen, damaged or your address details change. Stolen passes will be replaced free of charge if you have a police crime reference number.

Further details can be obtained from Travel South Yorkshire.

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Public Transport Concessions: Free Bus Pass, Senior Railcard and More

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Eva Taylor-Jones

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Last Updated: 23/04/2024

Older adults in the UK are eligible for a variety of public transport concessions, helping save you money in the process. These include a Senior Railcard, a Disabled Persons Railcard, an Older Person’s Bus Pass and more!

Here, we’ve looked at how to get each of these discounts or freebies for older adults, along with other discounted forms of public transport you may be eligible for.

We also have an article dedicated to discounts for carers .

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In this article:

• Discounts on rail travel
• Free bus pass
• Senior rail travel and bus discounts throughout the UK

London Freedom Pass

60+ london oyster photocard, discounts on rail travel.

You could be eligible for one of the following railcards that’ll get you discounts on train services, depending on your age, relationship and whether you’re classed as having a disability:

• Senior Railcard (60 years and over)

Disabled Persons Railcard

• Two Together Railcard

Both of these are discount cards. You purchase them each year for a set fee and they get you a third off the cost of your train travel.

Senior Railcard

The Senior Railcard is available for anyone aged 60 and over to buy. This costs just £30 (or £70 for three years), so will have effectively paid for itself after only a few train trips.

When using the Senior Railcard, you can expect to make average annual savings of £76, or £5.34 per journey. For example, a train from London to Liverpool goes down from around £68.60 to £45.25, while a train from Doncaster to London goes down from £32.50 to £21.45.

You can apply for one of these through the Senior Railcard website . You’ll need a valid passport or UK driving licence for ID. You can also apply in person at some of the UK’s most staffed railway stations.

If you meet any of the following criteria, you could be eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard:

• You receive a disability-related benefit, such as Personal Independence Payment , Attendance Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance
• You’re registered as deaf or you use a hearing aid
• You’re registered as having a visual impairment
• You have epilepsy

To apply for this railcard or to get more information surrounding eligibility criteria, visit the Disabled Person’s Railcard website .

Senior Railcard For Couples

Though there’s no railcard specifically aimed at older couples, the Two Together Railcard works in the same way for people of all ages. This railcard is to be used by you and a second person - both of you will be named on the railcard. They’re best used by yourself and the person you travel with most - often your partner or spouse.

When using a Two Together Railcard, you get one-third off rail fares when travelling together. It costs just £30 and leads to average savings of £153 per year (or £6.26 per journey).

For example, travelling from London to Edinburgh would typically cost around £145, but this goes down to £95.70 with a Two Together Railcard. Similarly, getting the train from York to London goes down from £88 to £58.

Apply for the Two Together Railcard through the official Railcard website .

Free Bus Pass For Over 60s

You could be eligible for one of the following free bus passes, depending on your age and whether you’re classed as having a disability:

• An older person’s bus pass
• A disabled person’s bus pass

Both of these passes will get you free travel on local buses.

It might also be worth getting in touch with individual transport operators to see if they offer any discounts. For example, National Express offer Coachcards to older (60+) or disabled customers. These cost £12.50 a year and save you a third on your travel.

Older person’s bus pass

You’ll become eligible for an older person’s bus pass when you reach the State Pension age.

Apply for your bus pass through the GOV.UK website .

Disabled person’s bus pass

Unlike an older person’s bus pass, there’s no central provider for the disabled person’s bus pass.

To find out if you’re eligible and where to apply, get in touch with your local council . All you need to do is enter your postcode and you’ll be redirected to the relevant part of your local council’s website.

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Senior Rail Travel and Bus Discounts Throughout the UK

English national concessionary travel scheme.

The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) covers senior travel discounts in England. Passes are issued locally, but give cardholders free bus travel throughout all of England. An ENCTS bus pass also allows for some free and discounted rail tickets. You must be 66 years or older to be eligible.

Learn more about or apply for an English National Concessionary Travel Pass

c2c Senior Rover Travel

c2c’s Senior Rover ticket allows unlimited one-day train travel for just £7 (or £10 when including London destinations). These are available to anyone aged 65 years and over.

Learn more about or buy a Senior Rover ticket

Greater Manchester Senior Travel Pass

Older adults can get free rail tickets in Greater Manchester between 09:30 and midnight Monday to Friday, and anytime at weekends and during public holidays. Eligibility is based on age and residency in Greater Manchester.

Check if you’re eligible and apply for a Greater Manchester Senior Travel Pass

Merseyside Senior Travel Pass

Senior citizens can get free rail tickets in Merseyside after 09:30 Monday to Friday (to avoid morning peak times), and anytime at weekends and during public holidays. Eligibility is based on age and residency in Merseyside.

Check if you’re eligible and apply for a Merseyside Senior Travel Pass

South Yorkshire Senior Travel Pass

Older adults get 50% off rail fares in South Yorkshire between 09:30 and 23:00 Monday to Friday, and anytime at weekends and during public holidays. Eligibility is based on age and residency in South Yorkshire.

Check if you’re eligible and apply for a South Yorkshire Senior Travel Pass

Tyne and Wear Senior Travel Pass

Older adults in Tyne and Wear can purchase reduced-price train tickets as well as extra discounts if they get a Metro Gold Card (£12 per year). Eligibility is based on age and residency in Tyne and Wear.

Check if you’re eligible and apply for a Tyne and Wear Senior Travel Pass

West Midlands Senior Travel Pass

Older adults get free train travel in the West Midlands between 09:30 and 23:00 Monday to Friday, and anytime at weekends and during public holidays. Eligibility is based on age and residency in the West Midlands.

Check if you’re eligible and apply for a West Midlands Senior Travel Pass

West Yorkshire Senior Travel Pass

Older adults get 50% off rail journeys within West Yorkshire after 09:30 Monday to Friday, and anytime at weekends and during public holidays. Eligibility is based on age and residency in West Yorkshire.

Check if you’re eligible for a West Yorkshire Senior Travel Pass

Scotrail Club 50

Members get a 20% discount on Off-Peak and Advance and cheaper flat-fare tickets when purchased online. These offers are available all year round to Scotrail customers aged 50 and over. Scotrail Club 50 is perfect for people who aren’t yet eligible for a Senior Railcard.

Get a Scotrail Club 50 membership

National Entitlement Card (NEC)

The National Entitlement Card (NEC) allows older adults in Scotland to receive travel discounts. Anyone living in Scotland can access discounted travel schemes throughout the country. To be eligible, you must also be 60 years or over.

Get a Scottish 60+ National Entitlement Card

Edinburgh and Glasgow over 60s rail discounts

Scotland’s two largest cities offer the following rail travel discounts:

• Glasgow - Discounted rail tickets on journeys within Strathclyde and Glasgow Subway
• Edinburgh - Free tram journeys in Edinburgh

There are also reduced train fares for 60+ NEC holders in other parts of Scotland.

Welsh Concessionary Travel Card

In Wales, travel discounts for older adults are covered by the Welsh Government Concessionary Travel Scheme. This offers free bus travel throughout Wales to people aged 60 and over, as well as some free and discounted rail tickets.

Apply for a Welsh Concessionary Travel Card

The following free and discounted rail travel is available to Welsh Concessionary Travel Scheme holders:

• Cardiff and Valleys Line
• Conwy Valley Line
• Wrexham to Hawarden Bridge
• Cambrian Coast
• Heart of Wales Line

Learn more about discounted senior travel in Wales

Northern Ireland

60 plus smartpass.

You’re eligible if aged between 60 and 64 while being a permanent Northern Ireland resident. A 60 Plus SmartPass entitles you to free bus and rail travel throughout the country.

Apply for a 60 Plus SmartPass

Senior SmartPass

This is aimed at permanent Northern Ireland residents over 65. They entitle you to free bus and rail travel throughout the country, along with free cross-border rail travel all along the Belfast to Dublin line.

Apply for a Senior SmartPass

London Freedom Passes allow London residents to travel around the city for free, including on trams, National Rail services, the Underground, river services and buses, as well as free local bus journeys nationally.

If you live in London, you can apply for a Freedom Pass if one of the following applies to you:

• You’ve reached the State Pension age (in this case, you’ll be eligible for an Older Person’s Freedom Pass)
• You have a disability (in this case, you’ll be eligible for a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass)

You can travel for free on TfL (Transport for London) services with an Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays. A Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass allows you to travel at any time on TfL services.

To learn more about the London Freedom Pass or to apply for it, visit the London Councils Freedom Pass webpage .

Apply for an Older Person’s Freedom Pass

Apply for a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass

If you’re over 60 but under the State Pension age and you live in any London borough, you can get a special Oyster card for free travel in the city on several different rail services.

Many people get a 60+ London Oyster Photocard before they’re entitled to a Freedom Pass. If you’re eligible for a Freedom Pass, you can’t get a 60+ London Oyster Photocard.

This costs £20 and gives free travel on:

• The London Overground
• TfL (Transport for London) Rail

As well as all London Overground and TfL Rail services, you can also use the 60+ London Oyster Photocard on certain National Rail services on the following lines:

• Chiltern Railways
• Great Northern
• Greater Anglia
• Southeastern

You can learn more about the 60+ London Oyster Photocard and make an application through their webpage on Transport for London .

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When your current Senior Pass is about to expire we will send you a new pass automatically. If your new pass renewal hasn’t arrived 4 weeks before your current pass expires, please email [email protected]  or call 01709 515151.

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Please note: If you are a parent applying for your child’s Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass, you must apply in your child's name. You will need to use (or set up) a different email address to create a new MyTSY account in your child's name to apply.

If you are a South Yorkshire resident and under 16, you are eligible for a Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass. The Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass entitles pass holders to travel on buses and trams in South Yorkshire for 80p per single journey and gives access to discounted 1, 7 or 28 day tickets.  Pass holders are also entitled to half fare on local train services in South Yorkshire.  You must live in South Yorkshire to be eligible.

You will need to provide a passport style photo and proof of your age, this could be a copy of:

•          Your birth certificate
•          Passport
•          NHS medical card or prescription
•          Any other official letter that states your date of birth
•          If you have a Passport we can check your proof of age instantly online

If you’re under 16 and live in South Yorkshire you can get a Zoom Under 16 Travel Pass.

•          This pass is free
•          You can travel on any bus or tram in South Yorkshire for 80p per single journey
•          You can buy discounted 1, 7 or 28 day public transport tickets
•          You can get half price travel on local trains in South Yorkshire
•          Valid to 31 July of the school year in which you turn 16 (or up to the day before your 16th birthday if you were born in August)
•          You must live in South Yorkshire and your household must pay council tax to Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield council

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