When and where can I use my bus pass? You can use your new national bus pass for free, off peak travel on any local bus in England, including London. In Cambridgeshire & Peterborough this means free travel on Mondays to Fridays after 9.30am until the last bus and all day on weekends and bank holidays.
What time can I use my bus pass UK?
Using your bus pass
You can use your bus pass on local bus services anywhere in England at these times: 9.30am to 11pm, weekdays. Anytime at weekends or bank holidays.
What age do you get free bus pass in Cambridge?
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The age at which someone can get a free bus pass is set to change in the next few years. State pensioners are able to claim a free bus pass when they reach the age of 66 at the moment, but this could rise to 67 in five years and even higher in the future too.
When can I use my concessionary bus pass in England?
You can use it in most areas in England for travel: Between 9.30am and 11pm on weekdays. All day on weekends and bank holidays.
Can I use my bus pass on any bus in UK?
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.
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.
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.
When did bus pass age change?
The Government is changing the age at which people become eligible for a national concessionary ‘free’ bus pass, starting from 6 April 2010.
How much is a bus ticket in Cambridge?
Season prices:
| Adult | Price / Day | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-days | £14.50 | £2.90 |
| Month | £50.50 | £2.53 |
| Quarter | £141.00 | £2.35 |
| Annual | £534.50 | £2.23 |
Are bus passes being phased out?
Am I going to lose my free bus pass? 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.
When did OAP bus passes start?
These amendments were agreed to on 5 July, and the Bill received Royal Assent on 19 July. Under the commencement order, the Bill entered into force to allow the making of some regulations by the Secretary of State, and for some other preliminary purposes, on 17 October 2007, and in full on 1 April 2008.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass on London Underground?
Freedom Passes give London residents free travel in the city – including trams, National Rail services, the Underground, river services and buses – and free local bus journeys nationally.
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.
Can English bus passes be used in Wales?
You cannot use your Welsh pass for travel in England and you cannot use your English pass for travel in Wales.
Can I use my bus pass on TFL buses?
If you’ve got an English National Concessionary Scheme bus pass, issued by an English council outside of London, you can travel on our buses. Just show your pass to the driver.
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.
When can I use my 60+ card?
The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
Can I use my Freedom Pass after 4.30 pm?
The agreement that TfL has with London Councils is that the Older Persons Freedom Pass is valid 9am to 4.30am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays. A Disabled Freedom Pass is valid all day every day. London Councils fund all the journeys that are made at those times.
How much is a senior rail card?
Railcard Prices
| Type | Price (1-year Railcard) | Price (3-year Railcard) |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled Persons Railcard | £20 | £54 |
| Family & Friends Railcard | £30 | £70 |
| Network Railcard | £30 | n/a |
| Senior Railcard | £30 | £70 |
Can English bus passes be used in Scotland?
No. English bus passes are not accepted in Scotland and vice versa. Only passes issued by City of Edinburgh Council work on the trams as they’re funded by the council. Other Scottish passes aren’t accepted on the trams.