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Free National Bus Travel
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. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I apply for a National Bus
Pass?
A. You can apply for a bus pass when you have reached the age of 60 or if you are eligible disabled. For full details and an application form, either download online, contact Concessionary Fares on 01423 556989 or write to Harrogate Borough Council, PO Box 345, Harrogate HG1 2XL.
Q. Where can the National pass be used?
A. 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 travel. The pass cannot be used for local bus travel in Wales or Scotland.
Q. When can I use the National bus pass?
A. 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. 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.
Q. Can I use my bus pass on Community
Transport?
A. Yes you can use your bus pass to obtain half fare travel on Community Transport.
A. Yes you can use your bus pass to obtain half fare travel on Community Transport.
Half Fare Rail Travel
Harrogate Borough Council has introduced Half Fare Rail Travel
as an alternative concession to the free bus pass.
All men and women over the age of 60, and disabled people
living in the Harrogate Borough Council area are eligible for a
rail pass if they waive their right to the statutory
minimum free bus pass for one year.
The rail pass will allow half fare travel on the Leeds -
Harrogate - York line only, when boarding at any station within the
Harrogate district. These are: Weeton, Pannal, Hornbeam Park,
Harrogate, Starbeck, Knaresborough, Cattal and Hammerton.
The rail pass will not be valid between 6am and 9.30am, and
between 4pm and 6pm on weekdays. It will be valid at all
times on weekends and bank holidays.
The rail pass will entitle the holder to a 50% reduction on
standard and cheap day single of return fares.
A disabled person who is in receipt of Disability Living
Allowance with the Higher Rate Mobility Component will be entitled
to a pass which includes provision for a companion to travel with
them at the concessionary rate.
National Transport Travel Tokens
Harrogate Borough Council offers the choice of National
Transport Travel Tokens, as an alternative to the Concessionary bus
pass to some eligible residents who live in the Harrogate Borough
Council Area. To obtain Travel Tokens, the applicant must waive
their right to the statutory bus pass for one year.
- All disabled applicants who are eligible for a travel concession qualify for travel tokens.
- All residents in the rural areas (parishes) of the district of 60 years or over qualify for travel tokens.
- Residents within the urban areas (Harrogate, Knaresborough or Ripon) who are age 60 years or over, will only qualify for travel tokens if they are unable to use the local bus service due to age or infirmity. A signed declaration is required.
If you currently hold a bus or rail pass and would prefer
travel tokens, you will need to return your bus or rail pass with
the application form.
The value of the travel tokens issued per year is £18.40
for residents in the rural areas and £9.20 for residents in
the urban areas.
Most taxi drivers in the district and the local rail service
accept travel tokens. You are advised to check this when arranging
a journey. Harrogate & District Community Transport also
accepts travel tokens.