Bus passes

The Concessionary Travel Scheme provides passes which enable eligible people to travel on public service buses at a reduced rate.

A person will be eligible for a pass if he/she is:

  • is blind or partially sighted

  • or is profoundly or severely deaf

  • is without speech

  • or has a disability, or has suffered an injury, which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on his ability to walk

  • or has a learning difficulty

  • or does not have arms or has a long-term loss of the use of both arms

  • or would be refused a driving licence under section 92 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 except for persistent drug or alcohol misuse

Circumstances in which a pass would not be issued

If any of the following conditions apply you are not entitled to a bus travel pass under the above scheme:

  • if you already have, or intend to apply for, travel concessions (bus passes or tokens) from another local authority.

  • if you hold a disabled person's concessionary parking badge as a driver, or if you have or become eligible for any of the following:

    • a motor vehicle supplied by the DSS

    • financial assistance from the DSS towards the cost of installing hand controls on a vehicle or towards the running costs of a vehicle

How do I apply?

If you wish to apply for a pass you should contact Customer Services Section at Council HQ Eastwood park, Giffnock or Council buildings, 211 Main Street, Barrhead or your local post office or by phoning 0141 577 3001.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: How can I get an application form for the card that entitles me to concessionary travel?
  • A: You can get an application form from East Renfrewshire Council , Customer Services Section at Council HQ Eastwood park, Giffnock or Council buildings, 211 Main Street, Barrhead or your local post office or by phoning 0141 577 3001.
  • Q: How can I get a concessionary travel pass?
  • A: You should complete the application form and take it to your local post office with documentation requested on the application form
  • Q: Who is eligible for concessionary travel?
  • A: You are eligible for concessionary travel if you are a resident of Scotland and you meet any of the following criteria: you are aged over 60; you are blind or partially sighted; or you have a disability.