Bus passes
There are two types of bus pass - the older person's bus pass and the disabled person's bus pass. Both are managed by Hertfordshire County Council.
Older person's bus pass
You can get free bus travel in Hertfordshire at any time and free off-peak travel between 9.30am and 11pm weekdays and all day during the weekend and bank holidays across England.
To apply, you will need a recent passport-style photo, and proof of age with your date of birth clearly on one of the following documents:
- passport
- driving licence
- birth certificate
- pension letter/book
- letter from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) within the last 12 months
- medical card
- letter from a doctor within the last 12 months
On the County Council website you will also find information answers for all of the following:
- Can I get an older person’s bus pass?
- When can I apply?
- When will I receive my bus pass?
- Do I need to renew my bus pass?
- Where and when can I travel?
- If you no longer need the bus pass or move away?
- What to do about damaged, lost or stolen bus passes?
Disabled person's bus pass
You can get free bus travel at any time in Hertfordshire, and free across England off-peak between 9.30am and 11pm weekdays and all day during weekends and bank holidays. You can also ask for a companion pass so that someone can travel with you.
You may be able to get a disabled person's bus pass if you are blind, deaf, without speech, unable to walk, do not have the use of arms, have been diagnosed with some learning disabilities, or would be refused a licence to drive a vehicle due to physical fitness including epilepsy and severe mental health (excludes drug and alcohol abuse).