State pension age changes: how increases affect free bus pass

State pension age changes: how increases affect free bus pass

Play all audios:

Loading...

For many, reaching state pension age means they will be able to claim the payment and hence enjoy a boost to their income. Not only that, but for some Britons, it also means they can enjoy


free travel via the older person's bus pass. Since then, the state pension age has been rising further. In October 2020, it will reach 66. September 6, 2020 marks an important date in


the changes, and this is because anyone with the date of birth between September 6, 1954 and October 5, 1954 will reach state pension age. As such, people in England born during the


aforementioned period would also reach bus pass qualifying age. DON'T MISS In parts of England, it is possible to travel for free on types of public transport ahead of this age. In


London, for instance, residents can travel for free on buses, tubes, and other forms of transport when they're 60. However, this scheme only applies for journeys made within London.


Those in Wales, meanwhile, can get a bus pass when they celebrate their 60th birthday. They are then directed to input their postcode, and press "find". The service matches the


postcode with the relevant council. Following this, users can click through to the council website, enabling them to find out further details relevant to where they live.