Concessionary Bus Fare Scheme

New national bus pass scheme

How do I apply?

Print off one of two application forms, for a person of pensionable age and over (only) and for those applying with a disability
Ring us on 03456 500 280
Email us at buspass@scambs.gov.uk to ask for one to be sent to you.
Pick up a form at our Cambourne office.

You will need to send a passport-sized colour photograph with your application, and may need to send proof of entitlement.

How do I qualify?

The following groups of people qualify for a bus pass under the National Concessionary Bus Travel Scheme.

Men and Women of pensionable age and over (New rules apply from the 6th April 2010) from this date the age of eligibility will be the pension age for women and for men it will be the pensionable age of a women born on the same day.

Dates of Eligibility

Period within which date of birth falls	Day become eligible for concessionary bus pass (penionable age for men and women for Bus Pass applications)
06/04/50 - 05/05/50	06/05/2010
06/05/50 - 05/06/50	06/07/2010
06/06/50 - 05/07/50	06/09/2010
06/07/50 - 05/08/50	06/11/2010
06/08/50 - 05/09/50	06/01/2011
06/09/50 - 05/10/50	06/03/2011
06/10/50 - 05/11/50	06/05/2011
06/11/50 - 05/12/50	06/07/2011
06/12/50 - 05/01/51	06/09/2011
06/01/51 - 05/02/51	06/11/2011
06/02/51 - 05/03/51	06/01/2012
06/03/51 - 05/04/51	06/03/2012
06/04/51 - 05/05/51	06/05/2012
06/05/51 - 05/06/51	06/07/2012
06/06/51 - 05/07/51	06/09/2012
06/07/51 - 05/08/51	06/11/2012
06/08/51 - 05/09/51	06/01/2013
06/09/51 - 05/10/51	06/03/2013
06/10/51 - 05/11/51	06/05/2013
06/11/51 - 05/12/51	06/07/2013

people who are blind or partially sighted
people who are profoundly or severely deaf with an overall average hearing loss of 70db or more
people who are without speech
people who have a disability making walking difficult
people who do not have arms or have long-term loss of the use of both arms
people who have a learning disability, that is, a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning. These disabilities must have started before adulthood and have lasting effect on development. Please note conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD are not covered by this definition.
if I applied for a driving licence the application would be refused on the grounds of :

Epilepsy
Severe mental disorder
Inability to read a registration plate in good light at 20.5 metres (with lenses if worn)
Other disability that would be likely to cause the driving of vehicles by me to be a source of danger

If you would be refused a driving licence through the misuse of alcohol or drugs, you will have your bus pass application refused.

How long does it take to get my pass?

Passes are produced and issued by a specialist contractor on behalf of the Council. At the moment it normally takes two to three weeks for receiving your application to the pass being delivered.

Can I get my pass at the Post Office?

No. The passes have to be produced by a specialist card manufacturer and cannot be issued at the Post Office.

Where can I use my new pass?

You will be able to use the pass on any local bus journey anywhere in England.

I applied some time ago and still have not received my pass - what should I do?

Please contact us by telephone on 03456 500 280 or email buspass@scambs.gov.uk.

If I swipe my pass on a bus with a smart card reader will the Council will be able to see where I have travelled?

Where smart card readers are installed on buses they can record the pass number, and details of the journey and fare that would have been payable. This information will be used for statistical purposes and to enable the to Council to reimburse the bus operator for the cost of your journey. This journey information will not normally be linked to the personal details of the pass holder.

In certain circumstances, and only where the law allows, we may link the travel information to card-holder information. An example would be for the prevention or detection of fraud.