If you are of pensionable age or have certain disabilities, you qualify for a free bus pass.

The scheme for bus passes for older or disabled residents is run by Staffordshire County Council.

The age of qualification for a Travelpass will change to reflect the women's pensionable age, which is being gradually increased from 60 to 65 by April 2020. Details of this can be seen through the link to the right of this page.

Other eligible persons are as follows:  

•  Registered blind or partially sighted
•  Unable to walk without considerable and permanent difficulty
•  Severe or profound learning difficulties
•  Profoundly deaf
•  Medically unfit to drive
•  Without use of both arms
•  Without speech

How to apply for a bus pass

If you are eligible for a bus pass, you can make an application at your nearest library or Tamworth Borough Council, Marmion House, Mon to Thurs, 8.45am - 5.10pm. Friday, 8.45am - 5.05pm. To find out more about the scheme or to find your nearest library you can visit the County Council's website.

However any enquiries about the scheme should be directed to the County Council through publictransport@staffordshire.gov.uk or by calling 0300 111 8000.