FREE NATIONWIDE BUS TRAVEL FOR THE OVER 60'S AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Senior Citizen and Disabled bus permits

As of the 1st April 2008, Runnymede residents who are either over the age of 60 and those under 60 with certain qualifying disabilities are entitled to free local bus travel throughout England. The arrangement funded by Runnymede Borough Council means that you can travel from 9.00am until 11pm on weekdays and all day weekends and bank holidays. Disabled person's permit can be used at any times during the day.

In order to take advantage of the free travel you will require a permit issued by the Council.

There are four types of permits, namely;

1. Senior Citizens - for residents of 60 or over.

2. Senior Citizens Companion - for residents over 60 who require assistance when travelling (the companion also travels free of charge).

3. Disabled - for residents under the age of 60 who are severely sight impaired (blind or partially sighted), profoundly or severely deaf, without speech, suffering from a substantial and long term adverse effect on their ability to walk, without the use of both arms, with a learning disability or otherwise likely to be refused a driving licence on medical grounds. Please see Eligibility Criteria.

4. Disabled Companion - for residents under 60 in one of the above categories who require assistance when travelling (the companion travels free of charge).

Eligibility Criteria For Disabled People

All applications must be accompanied by documentary proof that you live in the Runnymede Borough of your address and either age (senior Citizens permits), medical condition (disabled persons permits) or the need for assistance when travelling (Companion permits). Where possible, particularly for postal applications, these should be photocopies rather than originals. A printable version of the application form can be found below.

Application Form - pdf document

Further information and advice on eligibility can be obtained by telephoning 01932 425622 or email buspass@runnymede.gov.uk

The Council may be statutorily required to supply any information you provide, to other bodies exercising functions of a public nature, for the prevention and detection of fraud.  For further information, please see www.runnymede.gov.uk/DataMatching