Concessionary bus pass

Apply for a bus pass

Whether you can apply for a bus pass depends on your age and disability needs.

Before applying, check that you are eligible and ensure you have the relevant supporting documents.

When submitting your application, you may also apply for a companion pass.

Apply for a bus pass

Who can apply

You can apply if you:

  • live in the borough of Swindon. You can check which council area you live in. 
  • are a woman of state pension age
  • are a man of the state pension age 
  • are blind or partially sighted
  • are profoundly or severely deaf
  • are unable to speak
  • unable to walk for the long term
  • are unable to use both arms or do not have arms
  • are severely disabled
  • are suffering from a learning disability
  • are not able to get a driving licence for medical reasons

For an age-related bus pass, you can apply up to 21 days before reaching the state pension age.

What you'll need

You must scan and upload one valid document from each category. We do not reimburse any costs involved in proving your eligibility.

Passport-style photograph

Proof of address

  • This year’s Council Tax bill
  • Your driving licence
  • A recent utility bill in your name (for example, gas, electricity or landline telephone)

Proof of age

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Other official documentary evidence

Proof of disability

  • Certificate of vision impairment
  • Blue Badge
  • Statement of higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
  • Statement of Personal Independence Payment (eight points or more moving around or communicating verbally)
  • Statement of War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement
  • NHS certificate of epilepsy
  • Letter from DVLA stating that you are unable to drive

If you do not have any of these documents, you can download a disability evidence form. You will need to get it stamped by a social worker, carer or consultant from the hospital.

The pass will be posted within 15 working days.

For further information, email us at: concessionarytravel@swindon.gov.uk.

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