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Concessionary Bus Passes

Hambleton District Council introduced free bus travel to its over 60 and disabled residents on 1 April 2006.

Working through the North Yorkshire Concessionary Fares Partnership - which brings together all the District Councils in North Yorkshire and the City of York Council - means free concessionary bus travel across North Yorkshire and the City of York for eligible residents.

Free National Bus Travel
From April 2008, concessionary bus travel provision will be improved to include national bus travel. Eligible people will get free off-peak travel on all local buses anywhere in England.

The National Concessionary Bus Pass is available to men and women of 60 years and over and disabled people of any age who qualify under the categories listed in the Transport Act 2000.

Anyone who already has a valid North Yorkshire Concessionary Fares pass should qualify for a National Concessionary Bus Travel pass. Existing passholders will be contacted if they need to provide any further information before their National pass can be issued.

Frequently Asked Questions
I already have a bus pass. Do I need to apply for a new pass to get National free travel?

No, if you already have a pass, you do not need to do anything. If it is necessary, the Council will contact you for any information we need to issue the new National pass to you. However, the Council will need to issue you with a new pass to a new design, in March, for you to access the extended benefits provided by the new scheme starting in April 2008

Where can the National pass be used?

The National pass is valid for free bus travel on all registered local bus services anywhere in England. The pass is not valid for travel on long distance express coach services, or for train or tram travel. The pass cannot be used for local bus travel in Wales or Scotland.

When can I use the National bus pass?

The National pass provides free travel across England from 9.30am until 11.00pm on weekdays, and all day on weekends and on bank holidays.

Passes issued by North Yorkshire District Councils and City of York Council will also be valid at all times except between 6.00am and 9.00am Monday to Friday for journeys starting within North Yorkshire and City of York only - this includes Park & Ride and the Moorsbus Scheme. The pass is also valid on the following peak time services:

• 7.50am Hutton Rudby - Northallerton
• 8.15am Ampleforth - Easingwold
• 8.35am Northallerton - Thirsk - Helmsley
• 8.43am Great Broughton - Northallerton
• 8.45am Easingwold - York

(These details are current at the time of publication and are subject to change)

Local extensions to the national minimum standard, such as longer times when the pass is valid, will not be available when travelling in other areas. This is also likely to apply to other local scheme enhancements. For example, disabled people who are entitled to travel with a free fare companion may not be able to do so on journeys starting outside North Yorkshire or York. In other areas, only the passholder will be able to travel free.

When exactly does the new Scheme start, and when will I get my new National pass?

The new scheme will start on 1st April 2008. The new National pass will not be issued to you until mid to end of March 2008. The time delay is due to the processing and printing time required to produce the new style pass to a national standard which is determined by the Secretary of State.

I don't have a bus pass at the moment. How do I apply for a National bus pass?

You can apply for a bus pass at any time. If you are eligible to receive a travel concession, you will be issued with a North Yorkshire pass now, and you will automatically be re-issued with a National pass in time for the National Scheme starting in April 2008.

You can apply for a bus pass either in person or by post.

In person

Come to the Civic Centre in Northallerton with a completed application form and the documents listed below:

• Proof of identity and age (such as a birth certificate or pension book)
• Proof that you live at the stated address (e.g. a recent utility bill or Council Tax bill)
• If you are disabled you must also bring a copy of your DLA letter or a letter from your doctor

You do not need to bring a photograph as this will be taken free of charge as part of the bus pass production process.

By post

Complete and return the application form to the Customer Services Team at the Council (available to download below) together with:

• A recent passport size photograph (with your name and address on the back)
• Proof of identity and age (such as a copy of your birth certificate or pension book, please do not send us an original)
• Proof that you live at the stated address (e.g. a recent utility bill or Council Tax bill)
• If you are disabled you must also send a copy of your DLA letter or a letter from your doctor

Send your application to:

Bus Pass Scheme
Hambleton District Council
Civic Centre
Stone Cross
Northallerton
DL6 2UU

Document links:

Download Bus Pass Application (Senior Citizen)

Download Bus Pass Application (Disabled Person)

If you require a form or have any queries, please contact Customer Services on 0845 1211 555

Bus Times and Route Information

Queries regarding bus times and routes should be made to the national travelline on 0871 200 22 33 or the following websites:

TransportDirect.info - Road and public transport information to help you plan your journey

Yorkshiretravel.net - Bus Journey Planner

Traveline - Bus Journey Planner

Moorsbus - Travel in the North York Moors National Park