Free Bus Pass for Pensioners

While it’s true that not many things in life are free these days, one thing that does remain free is the senior person’s bus pass. And if you tell us your views on bus travel this autumn, you could be in with the chance of winning £100 of supermarket vouchers*.

The free bus pass is available to all state pensioners (currently age 66 and above) and it means you can travel off-peak on local buses anywhere in England as far, and as often, as you like.

Not only does using a bus pass save you on car costs and parking charges, but it’s also a greener way to travel, something which Jaki, from Petworth, appreciates. She said: ‘Using my bus pass has many benefits. I still work twice a week and the free bus pass saves me money on car parking costs, petrol, plus wear and tear on my car. It’s more relaxing than driving and means I don’t have to travel on my own. It’s also very sociable; you get to meet all sorts of people to have a chat to.’

An online survey and competition* has been launched by West Sussex County Council to understand pensioners views on bus travel and the bus pass. We want to hear from you, whether you love travelling on the bus already or you aren’t yet a convert to bus travel.

Those that apply or renew their pass between 26 September 2022 and 16 December 2022 will also be automatically entered into a prize draw to win £100 of supermarket vouchers.

Pensioners can plan their route, apply for their free bus pass online at:
www.westsussex.gov.uk/freebuspass or call Phone 0330 222 6222.

Take part in the survey before 4th November 2022 at: www.westussex.gov.uk/busit