A concessionary bus pass is available to those who are eligible for the state pension or with certain disabilities to travel free throughout the district and England during off-peak times.
Important Changes to Bus Pass Scheme
For existing pass holders, passes are automatically renewed. You will receive a new one in the post, you do not need to re-apply. New passes are valid for five years.
Full information about the scheme and eligibility is available from ESCC - Bus Pass Scheme - Concessionary travel for eligible older or disabled people (external link)
A guide for Wealden residents
The scheme entitles participants to concessionary travel on local bus services throughout England subject to the terms and conditions of the scheme. The card is available for qualifying residents.
You can apply at your local library. You may use this postcode search to find the library closest to you:
East Sussex County Council - Find your local library
You can also apply at Wealden District Council offices at either;
Prospects House, 7-9 George Street, Hailsham, BN27 1AD
or
Council Offices, Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DH
Postal applications are no longer accepted.
Photos
If you are applying through a library then a photo will be taken of you on the day.
If you are applying at Wealden Council offices, we can take your photo. If you wish to provide a photo (council offices only), then you must provide a colour passport style photograph (head and shoulders and full face, taken without hat/cap/headgear/sunglasses although ordinary glasses may be worn. Please ensure reactolite glasses have cleared and are not shaded). The photo must have been taken recently.
English National Concessionary Bus Pass Scheme