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C oncessionary FaresFrom 1st April 2008
Free National Concessionary Travel England From 1st April 2008, people aged over 60 years of age and people with disabilities are entitled to free off-peak bus travel across the whole of England. In order to claim free bus travel, passengers must have a new-style England National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) bus pas. The ENCTS scheme is administered by the local travel authorities (usually district councils or PTE's) and it is their responsibility to issue bus passes to those who apply. Some authorities have issued temporary ENCTS passes and these can be used in conjunction with an old style pass for a limited period. In the case of the ENCTS scheme, 'off peak' is determined as being from 0930hrs to 2300hrs on Mondays to Fridays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Eligible passholders will be able to travel on our buses free of charge at these times. In order to claim these reduced or free fares, passengers must present to the driver their ENCTS pass. Passengers must state their destination to the driver when boarding. A zero-valued ticket will be issued showing the boarding and destination stage. Tickets must be kept by the passenger and be available for inspection if necessary throughout the duration of the journey. Local Concession Schemes
Residents of Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen
From 1st April 2008, people aged over 60 years of age and people with disabilities are entitled to free off-peak bus travel across the whole of England. This has largely replaced the previous concessionary travelschemes in the Lancashire area. In order to claim free bus travel, passengers must have a new-style England National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) bus pass, issued by NoWcard. In the Lancashire area, the scheme is administered by the district councils and unitary authorities. It is their responsibility, along with NoWcard to issue bus passes to those who apply. In the case of the Lancashire area scheme, 'off peak' is determined as being from 0930hrs to 2300hrs on Mondays to Fridays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Eligible passholders will be able to travel free of charge on our buses at these times. In addition to the ENCTS scheme, Before 0930 on Mondays to Fridays, Lancashire area NoWcard Disabled passholders can travel at the flat fare of 50p for any journey being made wholly within Lancashire or for cross-boundary journeys starting or ending in Lancashire. Hyndburn NoWcard passholders can also travel free of charge for journeys wholly within the Borough of Hyndburn or for cross-boundary journeys starting or ending in the Borough. Senior Citizens resident in the Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council or Blackpool Unitary Authority areas can now take advantage of the free travel scheme when in possession of a NoWcard. To apply for a Nowcard you can complete a form online, available at the Nowcard website, or by applying in person at your local authority office, (ie. Rossendale Borough Council, Burnley Borough Council etc). The driver will be unable to allow you to travel at the free or reduced rate if you don't show your pass. If you do not have your pass available with you when travelling you will be charged the FULL ADULT FARE. Further information is available from the NoWcard Helpline on 0845 058 1096, or by visiting the NowCard Website - Click Here
Residents of Greater Manchester
From 1st April 2008, people aged over 60 years of age and people with disabilities are entitled to free off-peak bus travel across the whole of England. This has largely replaced the previous concessionary travelschemes in the Lancashire area. In order to claim free bus travel, passengers must have a new-style England National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) bus pass, issued by GMPTE. It is their responsibility to issue bus passes to those who apply. In the case of the Greater Manchester area scheme, 'off peak' is determined as being from 0930hrs to 2300hrs on Mondays to Fridays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Eligible passholders will be able to travel free of charge on our buses at these times. Before 9.30am on Mondays to Fridays, GMPTE passholders can travel at the flat fare of 70p per single journey. No return fares are available. For journeys cross-boundary from Greater Manchester into Lancashire, passholders will be required to pay half the adult single bus fare.
Half fare travel is available on Rossendale Transport buses to GMPTE passholders before 0930hrs as follows:
Service 273 Cross Boundary Journeys for the full length of the route as far as RAWTENSTALL
Service 464 Cross Boundary Journeys for the full length of the route as far as ACCRINGTON
Service 482 Cross Boundary Journeys for the full length of the route as far as EDGESIDE or WATER
Service 483 Cross Boundary Journeys for journeys as far as WATER
Service 484 Cross Boundary Journeys for the full length of the route as far as ACCRINGTON
Passengers boarding Rossendale Transport buses must state their destination, showing their permit and the driver will issue an appropriate ticket, even if the fare is free. Tickets must be kept by the passenger; available for inspection by an official if necessary throughout the duration of the journey.
To apply for a bus pass, you can get an application form from a GMPTE Travelshop or your local council office.
If you are disabled, you may be entitled to a GMPTE 'Concession Plus' pass allowing free travel at all times on buses, trains and Metrolink trams, or to travel vouchers which provide cheaper taxi travel, no matter how old you are. For more information about free travel or travel vouchers, please phone our Travel Concessions department on 0161 242 6116.A textphone is available on 0161 242 6386.
'Concession Plus' passholders may travel free of charge within the Greater Manchester area free of charge at all times and as far as the extened boundaries shown above before 0930hrs on Mondays to Fridays.
Remember, you can only travel for free or at the low fare if you have your bus pass with you. Your bus pass confirms to the driver your eligibility for travel at the free / concessionary rate.
If you have any questions about our passes or permits, or want more information you can :
Telephone GMPTE's information line on 0161 242 6116. Lines are open from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 9am to 4pm on Fridays.
Use a textphone, you can phone 0161 242 6386.
OR Visit the GMPTE website Click Here
Residents of West Yorkshire
From 1st April 2008, people aged over 60 years of age and people with disabilities are entitled to free off-peak bus travel across the whole of England. This has largely replaced the previous Metro concessionary travelscheme in the West Yorkshire area. In order to claim free bus travel, passengers must have a new-style England National Concessionary Travel Scehme (ENCTS) bus pass, issued by Metro. In the West Yorkshire area, the scheme is administered by the Metro and it is their responsibility to issue bus passes to those who apply. In the case of the West Yorkshire area scheme, 'off peak' is determined as being from 0930hrs to 2300hrs on Mondays to Fridays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Eligible passholders will be able to travel free of charge on our buses at these times. Passengers not in possession of a valid bus pass will be required to pay the FULL (ADULT) FARE.
In addition to the off peak free travel travel available to people aged over 60 and for people wit disability, some blind people may also travel free of charge within West Yorkshire at all times. Please contact Metro for details of eligibility.
People who find it difficult to travel alone may be entitled to travel with a companion who would be also entitled to the free travel, only within West Yorkshire. Again, please contact Metro for details of eligibility.
Metro Information : 0113 245 7676
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