Concessionary Travel - Bus Pass

New Applicants

If you don't yet have a bus pass, you can apply if you're aged 60 or over, or eligible disabled and live in Bristol. Download the appropriate form from the section below.

The All England Travelcard entitles holders to free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England. The only bus services not included are the Bristol and Bath Open Top City Tours.

The All England Bus Concession entitles Travelcard holders to free local bus travel between 9.30am and 11.00pm Monday to Friday and any time on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

However, Bristol has an extended scheme in place for local residents which will remain the same. Therefore, if your journey commences within Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire you can use your Travelcard from 9.00am until 4.00am (following day) Monday to Friday and at anytime on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Platinum Cards

For blind and partially sighted Bristol residents, there is a slightly different scheme in place. Platinum cards entitle blind and partially sighted cardholders to free travel at any time on journeys starting and finishing in Bristol. Journeys in Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will be free from 9.00am Monday to Friday or anytime Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Journeys outside these areas will be subject to the standard All England concession 9.30am to 11.00pm.

Companion Entitlement

Persons who are physically unable to travel on public transport without the aid of a companion for the duration of the journey are eligible for a card with a companion entitlement. The applicant must be unable to walk to a bus stop, board and alight from a bus. The companion must be medically required and accompany the card holder for the entire journey to be eligible.

We require written confirmation that you need a companion’s assistance to travel from a General Practitioner or Consultant.

	Eligibility Only persons living permanently within the Bristol City Council boundary. People who are over the age of 60 Application Form (printer friendly version)
	Eligible Groups of Disabled People Persons whose ability to walk is severely and permanently impaired OR  Persons who have a significant learning difficulty OR Persons who are profoundly or severely deaf OR Persons who cannot speak or whose ability to speak is severely and permanently impaired OR Persons who cannot use both arms OR Persons who have a medical condition that is such that they would be barred by the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency from holding a driving licence Application Form (printer friendly version)
	Persons who are registered blind or partially sighted can obtain the pre-printed yellow form in large print from: Bristol City Council Planning Reception Brunel House St George's Road Bristol BS1 5UY The application form is also available in different formats, for example Braille, audiotape and computer disc. Application Form (printer friendly version)

Pre-printed application forms are available from:

1. Bristol City Council, Planning Reception, Brunel House, St George's Road, Bristol BS1 5UY or any of the customer service points.
2. Telephone 0117 922 2600
3. E-mail: public.transport@bristol.gov.uk (please put ‘Travelcard’ in the subject heading)

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