If you are a resident of Gloucester City and you are aged 65 or over and/or are a qualifying disabled person, you are entitled to free bus travel in England. If you are aged between 60 and 65 you may also qualify - please refer to the table below.

Date a Person can apply for a bus pass on grounds of age

DOB	Date you will be eligible
Prior to April 1950	On your 60th birthday
6th April 1950 to 5th May 1950	6th May 2010
6th May 1950 to 5th June 1950	6th July 2010
6th June 1950 to 5th July 1950	6th September 2010
6th July 1950 to 5th August 1950	6th November 2010
6th August 1950 to 5th September 1950	6th January 2011
6th September 1950 to 5th October 1950	6th March 2011
6th October 1950 to 5th November 1950	6th May 2011
6th November 1950 to 5th December 1950	6th July 2011
6th December 1950 to 5th January 1951	6th September 2011
6th January 1951 to 5th February 1951	6th November 2011
6th February 1951 to 5th March 1951	6th January 2012
6th March 1951 to 5th April 1951	6th March 2012
6th April 1951 to 5th May 1951	6th May 2012
6th May 1951 to 5th June 1951	6th July 2012
6th June 1951 to 5th July 1951	6th September 2012
6th July 1951 to 5th August 1951	6th November 2012
6th August 1951 to 5th September 1951	6th January 2013
6th September 1951 to 5th October 1951	6th March 2013

The scheme provides you with a travel card. The card can be used on registered bus services at the following times:

• In Gloucestershire between 9.00am and 11.00pm Monday to Friday
• Outside of Gloucestershire between 9.30am and 11.00pm Monday to Friday
• At anytime on weekends and bank holidays

In addition, if as a qualifying disabled person you need assistance to travel, then a travel companion may travel with you free in Gloucestershire. This will be identified on your travel card with a 'C' in the top right hand corner.

Click on the links below for more details:

Frequently Asked Questions|

Qualifying Conditions|

Where and when you can apply for a travel card|

Evidence you will need to show us when you apply|

Where and when you can use your travel card|

If your travel card is lost or stolen|

 

Last Updated: 11/03/10