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A national scheme that allows concessionary bus pass holders to travel for free on local buses anywhere in England between the hours of 9.30am to 11pm on weekdays and at any time at the weekend and on bank holidays.
The passes are available free to people aged over 60 and for people with disabilities and, with effect from 1 April 2011, can be obtained from Surrey County Council instead of the Surrey Districts and Boroughs as was the case up to 31 March 2011.
For full details see the Surrey County Council website:
Free bus passes for 60 plus and disabled people
If you find it impossible to travel on your own you can apply for a Companion Permit. It enables both you and a companion to travel at half fare. If you think you qualify for a companion permit please contact your local Social Services.
The following railcards are available:
Disabled Person's Railcard If you are a disabled person, you could save 1/3 on most Standard and First Class rail fares for you and one adult travelling with you. A Disabled Person's Railcard costs £18 for one year or £48 for three years.
A Disabled Person's Railcard cannot be issued at stations. Use the link for full details of how to apply or use the following numbers:
Helpline: 0845 605 0525 Textphone: 0845 601 0132
All the following cards can be purchased at stations or by calling National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50
16 to 25 Railcard If you are aged between 16 and 25, or 26+ and in full time education, buy a 16 to 25 Railcard for just £24 and get 1/3 off rail fares for a year
Senior Railcard If you're over 60 buy a Senior Railcard for just £24 and you'll get 1/3 off Standard and First Class for a year.
Family & Friends Railcard Up to 4 adults and 4 children can travel together, and you don't even have to be related. For just £24 adults get 1/3 off rail travel and kids 60% off - for a year.
Network Railcard Costs just £20 and you can save 1/3 on rail fares in South East England. Save 60% on children's fares too.
More information on each card can be obtained by clicking the links above or via the Railcard website.
Transport for London issues a one day travel card or a three day travel card that can be used on the Tube, DLR, buses and Trams, where your Travelcard includes Zone 3, 4, 5 or 6. It can also be used on National Rail (excluding Heathrow Connect between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow and on Heathrow Express). You can also travel on scheduled Riverboat services at 1/3 off the normal fare - just show your Travelcard at the time of travel.
Regular visitors to London would benefit from an Oyster card. Single fares on an Oyster card are cheaper than cash single fares. In addition, if you make several journeys on the same day using Oyster single fares to pay as you go in zones 1-6, you will never pay more than the equivalent Day Travelcard price.
For more information visit the Transport for London website.
Routesixty - a 50% discount is available for passengers with a passengers aged over 60. No discount card is needed but proof of age must be available on request during travel.
Family Coachcard - costing £8: one child travels free with one full fare paying adult or £16: two children travel free with two full fare paying adults.
Young Person's Coachcard - costing £10 and available
for everyone aged 16-26 and full-time students, offering up to 30% off travel.
General Enquiries, Bookings etc: 08717 818181
Disabled Persons Travel Helpline: 08717 818179
Textphone for those with hearing difficulties: 0121 455 0086
For more information please see the National
Express website.
For more information on the Wheels2Learn moped loan scheme please look in 'Transport for Young People'