Concessionary Travel - Bus Passes
What travel concessions do the Council offer?
We offer a choice of either an English National
Concessionary Travel Pass or Travel
Tokens.
English National Concessionary Travel Pass
Read about important changes in
eligibility for English National Concessionary Travel
Pass
The Government’s National Bus Concession Scheme is on offer
to anyone of pensionable age and eligible disabled people.
This entitles pass holders to travel for free on off-peak local bus
services anywhere in England.
As an enhancement to the statutory concession, Wyre Forest
District Council offer a companion pass to disabled people who
require to have a companion travel with them. Please note – a
disabled pass holder who is entitled to have a companion travel
with them can travel off peak on all local bus journeys starting in
Worcestershire. For journeys starting
outside Worcestershire the national scheme entitles pass
holders only to travel on off-peak journeys and
no companions.
What is off-peak travel?
Off peak hours are 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Monday to Friday and all day weekends and bank holidays.
Can visitors from other areas travel at anytime
when in Worcestershire?
No. Concessions with additional benefits
to the National scheme are only available to residents of
Worcestershire.
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Similarly if you visit someone in an area which offers train travel
you will not be able to travel free and in London you will not be
able to use the underground for free.
Why do my friends elsewhere have different entitlements?
All local authorities responsible for
administering the scheme are allowed to offer additional
benefits.
What is a registered bus service?
Registered local bus services are those buses
which are open to the public, are registered with the traffic
commissioner and therefore have a timetable. Buses registered
as school services only and (most) National Express services are
not registered local bus services. If you are not sure if a
bus service in your area is a registered local bus service please
contact Traveline on 0870 608 2608 or
visit the Traveline website.
What if I lose my pass?
You can obtain a replacement pass by completing another
application form. In any one financial year, an administrative
charge of £5 will be made for the first replacement pass but
thereafter there will be an administrative charge of £10 for each
subsequent pass.
Download a
replacement bus pass application form 
(132K)
What if my pass is stolen?
Free bus passes are also available for Members of Wyre
Forest Dial-a-Ride for use on Dial-a-Ride vehicles for
journeys within the Wyre Forest District Council’s area on payment
of a concessionary single fare of £1.50.
Wyre Forest Dial A Ride
60 New Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1AQ
Phone: 01562 755084
Fax: 01562 755084
How do I know when my pass expires?
Each pass is printed with an expiry
date.
How do I apply for the Concessionary Travel Pass?
Do I need a photograph and how much does it cost?
The National bus pass requires a
photograph of the applicant. A photograph can be taken free of
charge at one of our Hubs or applicants can provide their own
passport sized photograph.
Is there a charge for the pass?
No.
How do I know if I am eligible?
Travel passes will only be available to
applicants who:
How do I prove that I am eligible?
In order to prove your eligibility if pensionable
age you will need the following:
- Proof of your age (e.g. driving licence, birth
certificate, passport, Department of Work and Pensions’ letter/bank
statement detailing pension entitlement)
and
- Proof of your address (e.g. recent utility
bill)
or,
If qualifying disabled, you will need
the following:
Proof of your address (e.g. recent utility
bill) and one of the following:
- Department of Work and Pensions’ letter/bank statement
detailing pension entitlement
- Higher Rate Disability Living Allowance
statement or some proof of higher rate disability
- Proof of registration with Adult and Community Services
- Medical evidence
Note: Evidence, as detailed above, must be
produced
Further information
