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You are here: Home > Transport and streets > Public transport > Buses > Bus passes Bus passesThe Council issues bus passes free of charge to local residents as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. This scheme enables persons aged 60 or over, or who are disabled, to travel free on local bus services throughout England on production of a valid pass. EligibilityIn order to receive a bus pass from the Council, you must be a resident of the Lewes District area. You must:
You will need to be able to prove your eligibility for a bus pass. This is explained in the separate document which can be downloaded from the 'Relevent Documents' section of this page. How to applyIn order to obtain a bus pass, you will need to complete an application form and return it to the Council along with one recent passport photograph and proof of eligibility. The application form can be downloaded by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page. Alternatively you can either telephone 01273 484025 or send an e-mail to income@lewes.gov.uk Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the English Concessionary Bus Pass? >What are the times for the national off-peak bus pass? > Why is my pass only valid from 9.30 a.m. but when I use it in other parts of the Country the residents in that area can use theirs from 9.00am? > Why did you change the start time of my pass from 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. for weekday travel? > Why is it that some Councils still let people on the buses at 9.00 a.m.? > I normally catch the 9.28 a.m. bus and the next one isn’t until 11.28 a.m, what can be done about this? > Why can’t I pay a small contribution for travel before 9.30 a.m? > Why isn't a companion pass valid outside of Lewes District? > Can I use my National Bus Pass in London or anywhere in the UK? > Can I use my pass on the National Express services? > Do you issue passes at the Council offices? > Will I have to renew my pass annually? > What happens if I lose my National Pass or find it after I have reported it lost/stolen? > What should I do if I move and change my address? > If the Government is supposed to pay for free bus travel why hasn’t it? > What have you done to get some extra Government Funding? > How do you reimburse the bus companies for the journeys we make? > Contact UsTel: 01273 484025 , Minicom: 01273 484488, Email: income@lewes.gov.ukYou can visit us at: 4 Fisher Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2DQ Relevant Documents
Lewes District Council residents can use this form to apply for a National Concessionary Bus Pass
This document sets out conditions for eligibility for National Concessionary bus pass
The Council's case to the Government for additional funding for Concessionary Travel can be downloaded here along with correspondence received from the Minister for Local Government and the Department for Transport
The PDF document below goes to the National Bus Pass Scheme leaflet published by the Department for Transport which explains what it is, who is eligible, what off-peak travel is, how you get it, what it will look like and more Useful Links
More information on the National Bus Pass Scheme
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