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Aug 14, 2024 · The National Entitlement Card (NEC) can be used across many different services including as a bus pass, library card and Young Scot card. The national travel scheme provides free bus travel...
1 day ago · More than 235,700 Blue Badge holders in Scotland may not be aware of a little-known travel boost the permit can unlock. People with a disability living in Scotland may be entitled to free bus travel with the National Entitlement Card. While eligibility criteria is usually associated with the level of award for a disability benefit such as ...
Sep 2, 2024 · Over 150 million bus journeys have been made by those aged under-22 and resident in Scotland via the Young Persons’ Free Travel Scheme, the Scottish Government has revealed. It was introduced on 31 January 2022 and delivers benefits that Holyrood says include the encouragement of more use of the mode by young people, the opening of social, education and employment opportunities, and helping ...
1 day ago · A Freedom Pass for people over the age of 66 is currently not means tested Credit: PETER STONE/ALAMY A government minister has failed to rule out means testing free bus passes for pensioners .
Aug 22, 2024 · How to apply. You can apply online at the UK Government website. It can take up to 28 working days to process your application. If your application is approved you'll get a letter about payment...
Aug 29, 2024 · For more information on the scheme and on how to apply visit www.freebus.scot.
Aug 29, 2024 · The Young Persons’ (under-22) Free Bus Travel Scheme began on January 31, 2022, and gives all those aged five to 21 years old the ability to travel on public transport free of charge.