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Free bus pass scheme

If you are aged 60 or over, or have a disability, you can get a new bus pass that entitles you to free travel anywhere in England.

To be eligible you must live in the Aylesbury Vale area. If you cannot travel on your own you can get a free bus permit for a companion .The bus pass is valid for three years (or until the announcement of any changes to the conditions of the travel scheme).

You can apply for a free bus pass by filling in the downloadable form below. You must apply in person and take the application form and a recent passport-style photo to our offices in Winslow or Buckingham, or High Street, Aylesbury.

Conditions of use

  • The pass is valid for journeys on local buses anywhere in England from 9.30am to 11pm on weekdays, and at any time on weekends or bank holidays. Residents of Aylesbury Vale can use their pass from 9am on weekdays for journeys in Bucks.
  • Only the person whose name and photo appears on the pass may use it.
  • You may only use a companion bus pass when you travel with a companion. The companion pass is only valid for journeys in Bucks.

Eligibility

  • You are eligible for a bus permit if you are aged 60 or over. Proof of your age and address is required.
  • You are eligible for a pass if you have a permanent disability or if the disability has lasted, or will last, for at least 12 months. The disability must have a substantial effect on you ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. In addition, there are seven disablement categories defined by the Transport Act 2000. Download our information sheet below for more detail.
  • You are eligible for a companion permit if you cannot travel on your own.

All new bus passes will be sent out by post.

You can get a bus pass from our offices in Winslow and Buckingham or High Street, Aylesbury.  Follow the link below to the office addresses.

Date Updated: 28/05/08

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 High street offices - 01296 585858              Opening times ...

26/09/08

Contact information

Telephone:

01296 585661

Email:

custserv@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

AVDC
66 High Street
Aylesbury
Bucks HP20 1SD

Telephone:

01296 585858

Minicom:

01296 585055

Fax:

01296 585640

Opening Hours

Mon-Thur: 8.45am - 5.15pm

Friday: 8.45am - 4.45pm