Who gets free travel in Scotland?
Who gets free travel in Scotland? Eligibility. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don't need a card.
What benefits do I get at 60 UK?
- If you're over State Pension age. Pension Credit. If you're over State Pension age and on a low income you can apply for Pension Credit for help with your living costs. ...
- Support with travel costs. Older person's bus pass. ...
- Other help you can get. Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs.
Can I use my bus pass on the ferry Scotland?
You need to bring your National Entitlement Card (which you might also know as your Young Scot Card, saltirecard or bus pass) with you when you travel. Ferry staff will check you have a valid card and voucher when you travel and will check the date of birth on your card.
What age can you get a free bus pass in the UK?
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Do pensioners get free rail travel in UK?
You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men. If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.
Can I use my senior bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? 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.
Can I get a free Oyster card at 60?
60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.