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CONCESSIONARY travel schemes for
OVER 60'S AND disabled people
TravelWatch East Midlands
The following information has been compiled by TravelWatch East Midlands
from a variety of sources and was to the best of our knowledge correct as
at 21 June 2008. We cannot therefore accept responsibility for any
loss resulting from use of this information, but please contact us should
you find any error or omission. If you are OVER 60 or disabled and do not currently benefit from the concession
you are advised to contact the local authority in which you reside.
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From April 2008 the Government has introduced a requirement that all District
Councils in England provide FREE OFF-PEAK BUS TRAVEL to all eligible residents
of England. They are at liberty to add on to the basic scheme.
MOST ADD ONS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS WITHIN THE AREA COVERED BY A
PARTICULAR SCHEME.
For an overview of the scheme
click here.
For frequently asked questions
click here.
For more details of the schemes in different parts of the region, click the
appropriate county:
LONG DISTANCE SERVICES
Local authority passes are not valid on coaches or long-distance trains,
but discounts are available.
On National Express coaches, over 60's are carried for half fare at off peak
times. Click here for
more information.
For train travel, a Senior Citizen (or Disabled) Railcard can be purchased
(currently for £24) giving a discount of around one third on most tickets.
For more information click here.
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