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Are you still eligible for a free bus pass?

SENIORS in England who want to use their free bus pass may have a harder time than those in the rest of the UK.

Free bus passes are now available in England for those over the age of the state pension, which is currently 66.

However, especially for those living in London, there are a number of free and discounted travel options.

Which ones do you qualify for?

Anyone interested in receiving a free bus pass should contact their local council to find out the exact eligibility criteria and application process.

Additionally, the Gov.uk website’s postcode and age checker can show when a person will be eligible for a bus pass.

The checker can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-elderly-person-bus-pass

The Royal Mail’s postcode finder tool can help those who don’t know their exact postcode.

Claimants can use the checkers to verify that:

While the majority of English seniors must wait until they are 66 to receive free bus, tube, and other forms of public transportation, those living in London can begin receiving these services at the age of 60.

It’s important to note that these services are only available in London, and eligible seniors can apply for passes on the Transport for London website.

Welsh citizens over the age of 60 can get a free bus pass across the country outside of England.

The Scottish equivalent of a National Entitlement Card entitles anyone over the age of 60, as well as people with disabilities, to free bus travel throughout Scotland and their immediate surroundings.

For eligible disabled people of any age, this card scheme provides free travel for the cardholder and their companions when required.

Permanent residents of Northern Ireland aged 60 and up can use the Northern Ireland SmartPass system.

This system offers two different passes: the Senior SmartPass for those aged 65 and up, and the first for those aged 60 to 64 years old.

Anyone applying for their first SmartPass should do so at least six weeks before their 60th birthday.

When applying for either SmartPass, proof of residency is also required.

The connection between the state pension age and the age requirements explains the disparity in age requirements across countries.

As a result of the state’s free bus pass.

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