Travelling by bus

Travelling by bus in the UK can be a convenient and affordable way to get around, especially for people who are vulnerable, elderly or disabled. There are various schemes and services that aim to make bus travel more accessible and comfortable for these groups of passengers. Some of the most common ones are:

• The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, which offers free off-peak bus travel for people aged 60 or over, or those with a disability. The scheme is valid on local buses anywhere in England, and some community transport services.
• The Disabled Persons Railcard, which gives a third off rail fares for the cardholder and a companion also entitles the holder to discounts on some bus and coach services, such as National Express and Megabus.
• The  Disabled Person's bus pass, is also available and offers free or reduced bus travel for people with a disability and a travelling companion.
• The PlusBus scheme, which allows you to add unlimited bus travel to your train ticket for a small extra charge. The scheme covers over 300 towns and cities across Britain, and is ideal for people who need to make onward journeys by bus from the train station. 
• The Journey Assistance Card, which is a free card that you can show to the bus driver to let them know what kind of help you need. For example, you can ask the driver to lower the bus, wait for you to sit down, or tell you when to get off. The card can be customized with your name, photo and specific needs.