Bus Passes
Last updated: 27/09/2019
Full details of who's eligible for each type of pass is given on the application forms. All applicants must live permanently in the West Berkshire area. Please note that:
- people of eligible age qualify for a free National Off-Peak Bus Pass - to find out if you can claim, use the State Pension Age calculator
- any person with a disability who is at least five years old will be eligible for the Free National Off-Peak Bus Pass
Disabled Applicants should be of at least five years of age, and in one of the following categories:
- is blind or partially sighted
- is profoundly or severely deaf
- is without speech, in any language (score of at least eight PIP points against 'communicating verbally')
- has a disability, or has suffered an injury, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to walk. (score of at least eight PIP points against 'moving around')
- does not have arms or has long-term loss of the use of both arms
- has a learning disability which started before adulthood and qualifies the person for specialist services and special educational provision
- would be refused a licence to drive a motor vehicle, on grounds other than persistent misuse of drugs and alcohol
What is a Free National Off-Peak Bus Pass?
The Free National Off-Peak Bus Pass will allow you to travel, without charge, on any registered local bus service in England at off-peak times (between 9:30am and 11pm Monday to Friday, all day on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays).
Your pass is not valid on:
- football services
- long distance coach services
- taxis
- trams
- trains
- underground services
- community car services
- journeys in Scotland, Wales or Ireland
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- West Berkshire Council's Concessionary Fares Team
- Telephone
- 01635 519800
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transport@westberks.gov.uk
Where to go
- Address
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Council Office
Market Street
Newbury
- Postcode
- RG14 5LD
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Thursday 8.30pm to 5.00 and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Other Details
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