Concessionary Travel Scheme
From 1st April 2011 the Concessionary Fares Scheme
for older residents and eligible disabled residents will be
administered by Cumbria County Council. Bus passes will be
issued from Carlisle Library.
When will I become eligible?
The date that residents qualify for an elderly bus pass has
changed in line with pension changes. This is the same for men and
women. Check what date you will qualify for
a bus pass following your 60th birthday
When can I use the NoWcard?
Travel is free on any local bus service in England weekdays
after 9:30am and before 11:00pm and all day at weekends and bank
holidays.
The National Concessionary Travel Scheme allows for free
off-peak travel on local bus services throughout England. This does
not include free travel on coach excursions, National Express
services or long distance express type services, trams or the
London Underground. There has been no change to the 'Express
Services' which are eligible for the National Concession in
Lancashire and Cumbria, or Preston's Park & Ride services
as these are registered as local bus services and will
continue to accept all England National Concession bus passes for
off peak travel.
Further information is available from NoWcard (external link).