Concessionary Bus Travel for Persons over 60 and Eligible Disabled People
From April 2008 all Persons aged 60 or over and eligible disabled people in England will get free off-peak travel on all local buses throughout England (rather than just their local authority area of residence). It is anticipated that over 11 million people will benefit from this new legislation.
In order to receive a Concessionary Bus Pass, applicants must be a permanent resident of the Isles of Scilly. All persons must complete an Application Form for Concessionary Fares Opens in a new window. Persons over 60 must supply proof of age, along with two passport style photographs. In order to receive a Concessionary Bus Pass Disabled Persons must fulfil one of the following eligibility categories:
- Category A: You are Blind or Partially Sighted.
- Category B: You are Profoundly or Severely Deaf.
- Category C: You are without Speech.
- Category D: You have a Disability or Injury which has a Substantial & Long-term Adverse Effect on the ability to Work
- Category E: You do not have Arms or have long term loss of the use of both arms.
- Category F: You Have a Learning Disability
- Category G: You are unfit to drive due to a physical disability.
Application forms can be obtained from the following locations:
- The Town Hall - Reception
- Library
- The Health Centre
- Lifelong Learning - Carn Thomas
- St Mary's Post Office
- Local Churches
On the Off Islands Application Forms can be obtained by contacting your local Community Liaison Officer:
- Bryher - Amanda Pender
- Tresco - Appointment Pending
- St Martins - Chris Hensleigh
- St Agnes - Rosemary Bird
If anyone requires either further information or assistance in submitting their Application Form please contact the Adult Services Department on 01720 422148.
