Providing information on the National Bus Pass and Travel Vouchers Schemes within Mid Suffolk District

National Bus Pass Scheme

The Scheme was announced in the 2006 Budget by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and replaces all existing local Schemes from 1 April 2008. The new pass allows free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England for eligible people.  Mid Suffolk pass holders will have the additional benefits of being able to travel at any time (24 hours a day, seven days a week) for journeys starting in Suffolk, and of Key Card discounts. The new pass will entitle holders to free off-peak travel (9.30am to 11pm) on local bus services in England.  Scheduled coach services are not included (unless they are also registered as local services).

Suffolk Saver/Key Cards expiring on 31 March 2008 will be automatically upgraded. Your new pass will be posted to you in late March ready for use from 1 April 2008.   Existing pass holders can continue to use their existing passes in Suffolk until 30 April 2008.

Who is eligible?

Permanent Mid Suffolk residents who are:
Aged 60 or over;
Disabled/blind; or
Not permitted to drive or likely to be refused a driving licence for medical reasons.
 
To apply for a card, or to request further information, please contact our Customer Service Centre, use the 'apply online' link under Related Services below or request an application form via Online Services below.

The pass is also valid for journeys with the Borderhoppa services in the area adjacent to Diss, plus some of the services run in the Stowmarket area by Optua.

Travel Vouchers

The aim of the voucher scheme is to provide an alternative to the National Bus Pass for people who cannot use conventional public transport services, either because of the severity of their disability and/or because they live in a remote location where there are limited bus services.

The scheme provides a "cash value" concession to certain groups of people within the Mid Suffolk District subject to certain eligibility criteria being met. Should you qualify, the value of the vouchers for 2008 is £112.  For more information or details of the operators who accept these vouchers, please telephone 01449 724673.

These vouchers are offered instead of, not in addition to, the National Bus Pass.

For an application form for the travel voucher scheme please either click on the link below under online services or contact our Customer Service Centre.

For more information about concessionary fares and bus passes go to Customer Service Direct - Concessionary fares and bus passes

To download a National Bus Pass/Key Card Application Form 2008JointApplicationForm.pdf

To download a Travel Voucher Application Form 2008VoucherScheme.pdf

For information about Senior Railcards visit:

Customer Service Direct - Senior Railcard

For further information visit: Suffolk County Council - Transport Services