Services
Older people - bus passes
Bus and Rail Travel Permits
Anyone who is permanently resident in West Lothian and who is either: aged 60 and over
Will qualify for a National Entitlement Card granting free travel at all times on all bus services (except premium fare night buses, tours and excursions) throughout Scotland and to Berwick upon Tweed or Carlisle. Reduced rate travel (£1.00 flat fare) on local rail services at off peak times in West Lothian and to Edinburgh, Falkirk and North Lanarkshire is available, as well as half fare off peak travel between West Lothian and East Lothian or Glasgow
A companion permit is also available for anyone registered blind, on high or middle rate DLA, in receipt of attendance allowance or a letter from a care/residential home certifying that the entitlement card holder cannot travel alone.
Application forms are available from West Lothian Connected, Council Information Offices or libraries - a passport sized photograph is required and appropriate proof.
Please note that National Entitlement Cards are printed outwith West Lothian and then posted out so applicants should allow at least 14 days for processing.
Further information can be obtained from Customer Services - Tel: 01506 775000 or email: customer.services@westlothian.gov.uk.
