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English National Concessionary Scheme pass for over 60s

Maureen Hepworth - August 2008
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk

The English National Concessionary Travel scheme, introduced by the government, gives all Senior Citizens (over 60s) and eligible people with a disability free travel, on bus only, between 9.30am and 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays anywhere in England. Please note that this concession does not include coach services.

For West Yorkshire residents, your English National Concessionary Pass also entitles you to train travel within West Yorkshire for just 35p, after 9.30am on Mondays to Fridays and all day at weekends and Bank Holidays. Blind Pass holders are entitled to free travel at all times.

How to apply, and other information

For West Yorkshire residents, passes are issued by West Yorkshire Metro.

Metroline can help you with:

  • West Yorkshire bus and train times
  • MetroCard, West Yorkshire DayRover and our other prepaid tickets
  • Concessionary travel
  • Braille, large print and Audio timetables

MetroLine, Tel: 0113 245 7676 between 7am and 10pm.

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