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Concessionary Travel

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English residents of state pensionsable age or over, and those with an eligible disability, are able to apply for free or reduced travel by applying for the concessionary travel scheme administered by Shropshire Council. Within the scheme there are a number of different options available:

National bus pass
Companion or carer bus pass
Senior rail card

You can only apply for one option under the scheme, so please follow the links to the Shropshire Council webpages to select the one that's right for you, and to find out how to apply.

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Concessionary bus travel arrangements to return to normal next week.

Arrangements for concessionary bus travel for the elderly and vulnerable will return to normal in the Shropshire Council area from next Monday (15 June 2020).

From this date bus pass holders will only be able to travel for free from 9.30am each day.

A temporary change was introduced on 20 March to enable pass holders to travel for free before 9.30am to take advantage of the exclusive early morning shopping times being offered by some supermarkets and shops.

The change applies to all bus services operating in the Shropshire Council area.

Steve Davenport, Cabinet member for highways and transport, said:

“We were pleased to be able to lift the restriction just before the lockdown started, but feel that next Monday is the right time for arrangements to return to normal. “Additional shops will be reopening from next week, and many will be more flexible with their opening times. At the same time, more people are using public transport for work and school. And with social distancing in place on buses we want to ensure there is enough room on routes for workers and pupils, as well as shoppers. “Many other councils are doing the same, and Transport for West Midlands and Staffordshire County Council have already reverted back to this arrangement.”

Bus passengers are reminded that, from Monday 15 June, face coverings must be worn on all public transport. Failure to do so will mean they are unable to travel.

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Bus operators in Cannock are steadily making more of their buses as accessible as possible in compliance with the standards required by government regulations. This includes but is not limited to the use of ramps, display screens, audio-visual ‘next stop’ announcements and low floor buses. See the website for further information.

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When planning a journey by bus, things to consider might be “Where is my nearest bus stop?” and “What bus number do I need?”. You may also want to think about buying your ticket, what it will cost, can you pay by cash or card and can you buy it in advance online. Be aware that online tickets for buses are often non-refundable if you cannot make your journey.

Buses can only stop at marked bus stops, so you need to be sure where you are getting off in advance. If you are not sure, the bus driver should be happy to help you. Ask the driver to let you know when your stop is coming up. You may need to consider if the nearest bus stop is accessible if you are travelling with a scooter or wheelchair.

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Local bus providers have journey planners and will be able to help you with information regarding your journey.

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If you are travelling outside the county, the national Next Buses website will help you search for bus timetables and your nearest bus stop.

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Help with cost – Concessionary Travel

Older Person’s Pass

Concessionary bus passes are available for older people who have reached state pension age and resident. The older person’s bus pass entitles you to free travel on bus services throughout England from 9.30am to midnight Monday to Friday and all day at Weekends and on public holidays.

You can also choose to pay £10 to add tram and train to your pass for further benefits within Staffordshire.

For further information

https://shropshire.gov.uk/concessionary-travel/older-people/how-to-apply/

Residents of Shropshire Council can apply here:

https://concessioncard.net/BeforeYouApply_input.action;jsessionid=73AE4D226C35367A473CF8FB2097F4E8

Disabled Person’s Bus pass

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Person’s bus pass Residents of. There is no upper age restriction for the disabled person’s bus pass.

Information on eligibility and applying is available here:

https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/concessionary-travel/disabled-people/how-to-apply/

Travelling with mobility equipment

Wheelchairs and Scooters

All buses are built for easy access with low floors.

All low floor buses have a dedicated area for wheelchair/scooter users; other passengers are required to give up the space for wheelchair/scooter users.

When your low floor bus arrives at the bus stop you can ask the driver to lower the step and/or ramp to allow you to board.

Wheelchair/scooter users have priority over everyone else for the use of the designated wheelchair space, since this is the only place in which they can travel safely.

Wheelchair Access

All our buses are wheelchair accessible.

All our buses have an access ramp at the entrance, if you require the ramp to be lowered when you board or alight the bus, please ask your driver for assistance.

All of our buses have a dedicated wheelchair space.

Wheelchairs must be positioned with the brakes on and with the back of the chair against the backrest, aisles and gangways must be kept clear at all times.

Assistance Dogs

All recognised guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed to travel for free on all buses.

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