Extended Benefits for North Wiltshire Residents

From 1 April 2008, people aged 60 and over or disabled can travel on buses throughout England without paying a fare. A new pass, known locally as the Wiltshire Bus Pass, will be issued by the District Council and will give free travel all day at weekends and on Bank Holidays and between 09.30 and 23.00 on Mondays to Fridays.

Realising that residents have enjoyed better local travel concessions than this for several years, North Wiltshire District Council has agreed to continue funding, free travel all day on most buses within Wiltshire and allow someone who needs help to be accompanied by a travel companion. The Council also continues to offer transport tokens, as an alternative, but most people should find that the new Bus Pass is a better option for them.

The new Bus Pass, a credit card size plastic ‘smartcard’, has a standard design across the country, so bus drivers everywhere in England should recognise it easily.

There are some time restrictions on some services, to avoid disappointment please make sure you are aware of them.