Slough Borough Council is official offering free bus travel across England from today, April 1st, as part of a new national scheme.
The current bus pass, which allows free local off-peak travel for eligible Slough residents, is going to be extended as part of the new National Bus Concession Scheme.
People aged 60 and over, or are disabled and are a Slough resident, can apply for a pass. If you are disabled and need someone to help you when travelling by bus, you can apply for a pass that allows a companion to travel with you for free on buses in Slough.
Anyone with the pass will then be able to take advantage of free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England.
Off peak hours are 9.30am until 11pm Monday to Friday and all day weekends and bank holidays.
As a Slough resident, the new pass means you are able to travel at any time on most buses boarded within the Slough Borough Council boundary and in some neighbouring authority areas.
The scheme aims to provide greater freedom and independence, whilst offering significant savings when visiting friends, vital services and attractions outside the local area.
Everyone who already holds a bus pass will be sent a new one automatically, but the council is also encouraging new applicants.
Tim Wangora, Slough customer service centre team leader, said: “We really welcome this new bus pass scheme as it will help many elderly and disabled residents by providing them with a much greater service.
“If there is anyone who feels that they are eligible for a bus pass, but don’t yet have one, we urge them to get in contact with us.”
For bus timetables and route information or to apply for a pass, please call Slough Borough Council on 01753 475111.
Slough Borough Council
