If you live in England and are of a pensionable age, you are entitled to a bus pass giving free travel on local buses anywhere in England.
The age you become eligible is tied to changes in the state pension age for women. This affects both men and women.
You can find out if you are eligible, use the link below. There you can find out when you will be eligible. Visit GOV.UK to find out your pensionable age.
Journeys must start from 9.30am and until 11pm Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday, and all bank holidays the pass is valid all day.
We have funded an addition to this scheme permitting residents of Hull to use their bus pass anytime of the day for journeys starting within the city boundary.
Conditions of use
All travel passes including your disability railcard also have the following conditions of use -
- concessionary travel passes are only available to people who have their only or main residence in Hull
- the travel pass is not transferable and may only be used by the person it is issued to
- possession of a travel pass does not guarantee any person the right to a place or seat on any particular passenger service vehicle
- all passengers travelling at concessionary fares are subject to the conditions of the operators. They may be asked to show proof of eligibility at any time on a journey
- we accept no liability for any loss, injury or inconvenience incurred as a result of using a travel pass
Travel passes are not valid on services on which most seats can be reserved in advance of travel -
- that do not run for a period of at least 6 consecutive weeks
- that are operated primarily for their historical interest or for tourism
- rail replacement services
- services where the fare charged by the operator has a special amenity element