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Free bus travel extended in England for over 60s and disabled people

Since April 2006 everyone who is resident in England and who is:

• over 60 or
• 'eligible disabled'

has been entitled to a free annual bus pass giving free off-peak bus travel within the local authority area where they live. 'Off-peak' is any time after 9.30 am Monday to Friday and all day at weekends.

Since 1 April 2008 this has been extended to include free off-peak local bus travel anywhere in England.

Local authorities will still be able to offer further benefits to their residents, such as free travel outside off-peak times or reduced tram or rail travel, but these will only apply for travel in the local area and not anywhere in England.

• More about the expansion of free bus travel from April 2008
• More about bus passes for over 60s (over 50s section)
• More about bus passes for disabled people (disabled people section)
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Free travel on London buses for children and young people

In London everyone under 16 can travel free on buses and trams. This includes residents and non-residents. Children aged 14-15 will need an Oyster photocard to take advantage of free travel.

16-17 year olds (and some 18 year olds) in full-time education or on a work-based learning scheme who live within a London borough can travel for free on buses and trams across the entire London bus network, including sections outside Greater London. You will need a valid Oyster photocard to take advantage of free travel.

Information on how to obtain an Oyster photocard can be found on the Transport for London (TfL) website.

• Oyster photocards - information on the TfL website Opens new window

Other reduced fares

Reduced, or concessionary, bus fare tickets are sometimes available to:

Some companies also offer half-price coach travel for:

Your local authority will have details of local transport schemes in your area - you can contact them through your local council.

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