Do pensioners pay for trams in Edinburgh?
Do pensioners pay for trams in Edinburgh? If you are over 60 you could be eligible for free tram travel to get around Edinburgh, accessed via the National Entitlement Card. For more information please visit the Transport Scotland website or the Edinburgh Trams website.
Can pensioners travel free on Edinburgh Trams?
If you are over 60 you could be eligible for free tram travel to get around Edinburgh, accessed via the National Entitlement Card. For more information please visit the Transport Scotland website or the Edinburgh Trams website.
Can I use my bus pass on Edinburgh Airport buses?
Airlink - Edinburgh airport to the city centre Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink. City singles and Day tickets are not valid on Airlink.
Is a senior railcard free?
The Senior Railcard is available for anyone aged 60 and over to buy. This costs just £30 (or £70 for three years), so will have effectively paid for itself after only a few train trips. When using the Senior Railcard, you can expect to make average annual savings of £76, or £5.34 per journey.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass on trains in Scotland?
Elderly and disabled residents in the Strathclyde region can save money on public transport with the National Entitlement Card (NEC). The card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and, through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area.
Can I use my pensioners bus pass in Edinburgh?
You can travel for free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on tram services, unless you are blind or visually impaired.
How to get free trams in Edinburgh?
How to travel for free. Before getting on a tram, place your valid Scottish National Entitlement Card on the platform validator. If your card has a +1 entitlement and a companion is travelling with you, you must select this by pressing the relevant button on the ticket validation machine.
Do pensioners get free rail travel in Scotland?
Concessionary train travel Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
How much savings can a pensioner have in the bank UK?
There isn't a savings limit for Pension Credit. However, if you have over £10,000 in savings, this will affect how much you receive.