Bus

If you’re in education

If your child has to get a bus to school, you might be able to get help covering the costs.

If you’re a college or sixth-form student, you can apply for subsidised transport through your local council.

One of the most flexible and low-cost ways to travel the country is by coach, which is even cheaper for students and those aged 16-26 through a young person’s coach card.

If you’re 18 or over, a student and living in a London borough, you can get discounted travel with an Oyster photocard. Through this, you can get discounted Travelcards and buy discounted bus and tram passes.

If you have a disability

It’s worth looking into whether your local council operates a dial-a-ride or taxi scheme and whether you’re eligible for a bus pass, a Disabled Person’s Railcard or both.

Bus passengers with a disability have been entitled to travel free of charge on any off-peak local service in England since 2007, thanks to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.

If you live in London, you can also apply for a Disabled Persons Freedom Pass which allows free travel across the city, as well as free bus journeys nationally.

If you’re a senior citizen

If you’re a senior citizen, did you know you can get a discounted bus pass?

Bus passengers aged over 65 have been entitled to travel free of charge on any off-peak local service in England since 2007, thanks to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.

If you live in London, you can also apply for an Older Persons Freedom Pass which allows free travel across the city, as well as free bus journeys nationally.