Bus Pass
Find out how to apply, renew, replace or update your bus pass.
Who can apply for a bus pass?
Scotland-wide free bus travel was introduced on 1 April 2006 and entitles anyone aged 60 and over and eligible disabled persons age 5 and over who live in Scotland, to travel free on both local registered services and long-distance bus services within Scotland, without any peak-time restrictions. To apply, please visit NEC website (opens new window)
The National Entitlement Card scheme also allows for free travel for companions of eligible disabled people of any age (including children under five). More information on companion travel can be found in the companion (opens new window) section on Transport Scotland's website.
You will find details on eligibility criteria and the type of evidence you will be required to produce when applying for a bus pass in the Eligibility (opens new window) section on Transport Scotland's website. You will also find details about the eligibility criteria for companion travel and for those with a visual impairment via Transport Scotland.
Please note, West Lothian Council have no discretionary powers to issue cards to applicants who do not qualify under the stated criteria
From 31 January 2022, all 5 to 21-year old's will be able to travel free on the public bus network in Scotland. To be able to use this service, 5 to 10-year olds will need to apply for a National Entitlement Card and 11 to 21-year olds will need to apply for a new Young Scot Card.
If you are applying or applying on behalf of a child for a National Entitlement Card or Young Scot Card and want the new travel product added to the card, please go to Young Person's Free Bus Travel Scheme for information and guidance on how to apply.
