66th birthday.
You are eligible for an age related pass on your 66th birthday. If you apply online your age and address will be checked against national databases and verified. Most applicants are able to submit their application without providing any proof of documentation.
What age is free bus pass in NI?
aged 60+
Free travel is available to everyone in Northern Ireland aged 60+ with a SmartPass card. You must be a resident in Northern Ireland, for a minimum of 3 months to be eligible.
At what age do you get a free bus pass in the UK?
60
If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Can I put my bus pass on my phone?
You can purchase, store and use digital copies of transport passes for participating public transport systems. For some public transport systems, you can use Google Wallet to pay for transportation at the fare terminal with a supported credit or debit card saved to your phone.
Where can I use my bus pass in England?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
What age do you get free travel in Ireland?
age 66 years and over
Free Travel will be awarded to you automatically if you are age 66 years and over, legally resident and living permanently in the State and in receipt of a pension from this department. To avail of the Free Travel entitlement, you must register for a Public Services Card.
Is train travel free for pensioners?
Buses, trams and trains
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.
What free travel do you get at 60?
Who is it for? If you’re 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get a 60+ London Oyster photocard until you’re eligible for a Freedom Pass.
Are they scrapping free bus passes?
Anyone who currently has a free bus pass will not lose it – the change is for incoming seniors when the state pension age changes. The state pension age is currently 66, but the Government plans to raise it to 67 in 2028.
Can I use my over 60 pass before 9am?
They will mean that all passengers with an Older Person’s Freedom Pass, 60+ Oyster photocard or English National Concessionary Scheme pass will not be able to use those passes during morning peak hours in order to help support social distancing on the public transport network and help control the coronavirus.
Can I use my bus pass on trains in England?
English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes (or bus passes as they are often referred to) are not valid on all trains.
Can I put my bus pass on my iPhone?
On your iPhone, open the Wallet app. Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card you previously added to the Wallet app. Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name. Tap Continue.
Can you use a My ticket on any bus?
MyTicket is different from other Merseytravel tickets as it is available from the bus driver and allows all day travel across the bus network without any restrictions. You can buy it on one bus, then use it on another bus as long as it is valid for that day.
Who is entitled to a Freedom Pass?
What age do you get a Freedom Pass? If you were aged 60 or over on the 6th of April 2010 then you automatically qualify for a Freedom Pass. However, as the pension age has moved to 66, the eligibility age for a Freedom Pass has increased to be in line with that.
What is the difference between 60+ and Freedom Pass?
Is the Freedom Pass different to 60+ Oyster Card? The Freedom Pass is specifically designed to serve pensioners, whereas the 60+ Oyster card is for those over 60. The Freedom Pass criteria is based off of the Women’s state pension age, which means that those over 66 are eligible for a Freedom Pass.
Can I use my national bus pass on London buses?
You can also use your pass anytime everyday of the week in London on buses bearing the Transport for London roundel logo (you cannot use your pass on the Underground, DLR, Trams or non Transport for London buses).
Does Irish Ferries accept free travel pass?
The Free Travel Scheme allows you to travel, free of charge, on public transport and some private bus and ferry services. Everyone aged 66 and over, living permanently in Ireland, can get the Free Travel Scheme.
What does P mean on free travel card?
If FT-P is written on the card the holder is personally entitled to free travel. If FT+S is written on the card the holder can travel with their spouse, partner or cohabitant. If FT+C is written on the card the holder can have a companion (over 16) travel with them for free.
What age is a senior citizen in Ireland?
65 and older
Generally an “Old Age Pensioner” in Ireland is classified as someone aged 65 and older.
What do I get free at 60 UK?
In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you’re over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you’re under state pension age.
What can I claim at 60 UK?
Here are some brief details – please click one of the links for more information.
- Pension credits.
- Free prescriptions and Sight tests.
- Subsidised travel.
- Annual flu jab.
- The job seekers allowance.
- Special support grant.
- Student support grants.
- State Pension.