Does England have free bus travel?

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.



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London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.75, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5.25. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey.

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Where can I use my bus pass? Anywhere in England, but not Scotland or Wales.

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To be eligible for a free older person's bus pass in England, you must have reached the State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both men and women. In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, you are eligible to apply for a bus pass from the age of 60.

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a passport sized photograph (please write your name on the back) proof of your address (for example, photocopies of a current utility bill dated within the last 3 months) proof of your age (for example, photocopies of passport, birth certificate, driving licence, medical card or letter/statement from the DWP)

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How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.

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On 29 February 2020, Luxembourg became the first country in the world to make all public transport in the country (buses, trams, and trains) free to use.

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60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.

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Where is my pass valid? Your pass is valid for free travel on local bus services and trams, and half fare on Northern trains* within South Yorkshire between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays.

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