Concessionary Fares

About the Bus Pass Scheme:

• The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) gives free bus travel to people who qualify.

• You can travel for free:

  • Monday to Friday: between 9:30am and 11:00pm

  • Weekends and bank holidays: all day

• If you travel before 9:30am or after 11:00pm in Hartlepool, you pay 30p.

• The pass does not work on private coaches or trains.

Who Can Get a Bus Pass? You can apply if you:

• Are old enough to get a state pension

• Have a disability that meets national rules, such as:

  • Blindness or poor eyesight

  • Severe hearing loss

  • No speech

  • Serious walking problems

  • No use of both arms

  • Learning disabilities

  • Cannot get a driving licence due to physical health (excluding drug/alcohol misuse)

What You Need to Apply:

• If you have a disability:

  • Show proof like PIP or other benefits

  • If you don’t get benefits, explain your condition clearly

  • You might need a walking test

How Long Does the Pass Last?

• Most passes last 4 years

• They expire on your birthday

• Some disabled passes may be shorter

To apply please visit the website here: Concessionary Bus Pass