English National Concessionary Bus Pass Scheme

A concessionary bus pass is available on the following basis:

•  If you were born before 6 April 1950, you're eligible for an older person's bus pass from your 60th birthday.
• If you were born after 5 April 1950, the age you become eligible for a bus pass is linked to changes in the State Pension age for women. This affects both men and women.
• Or if you have a qualifying disability.

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 (external link)

You can also apply at the Wealden District Council offices, address details can be found at the bottom of this page. 

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.