Free bus pass could be waiting for people with these conditionsPeople wanting to apply for the scheme will need to provide evidence of their eligibilityCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers12:43, 05

Jun 2025Disabled people could unknowingly be missing out on some savings for their travel(Image: GETTY) A disabled person’s bus pass in England allows people with certain conditions to get

free travel on buses if they meet certain criteria. This includes having one of the qualifying conditions or disabilities, and the evidence to prove it, according to Citizens Advice.

In general, conditions or disabilities that make getting around difficult are likely to make you eligible. Claiming disability benefits like PIP can also be an easy form of evidence to

are registered as blind or partially sighted. Or a certificate of visual impaired that has been signed by a consultant ophthalmologist.

‌ You might also be eligible for a free bus pass if you:

Are unable to speakCan’t walk very far due to a disability, illness or injuryDon’t have use of your armsHave been refused a driving licence because of your health Some more specific

conditions include:

Article continues belowEpilepsySevere mental disorderSevere learning disabilityProfound hearing loss It’s important to note that you likely won’t be eligible for a disabled person’s bus pass

if your licence has been refused due to drug or alcohol problems. For most of these conditions, you can provide a disability benefit assessment or award letter pointing out the effect it

has on your mobility.

You may also provide evidence from medical professionals, such as an audiological report showing hearing loss, a professional confirming loss of limb use, a DVLA notice of licence refusal or

letters from Integrated Children’s Services or Adult Social Care confirming a learning disability.

Article continues below If you can’t provide one of the recommended pieces of evidence, you may be offered an independent medical assessment. However you will still need to submit some

evidence to start with that can indicate you might be eligible or have reduced mobility.

You can apply for a disabled person’s bus pass from your local council, Citizen’s Advice also offers local services to help with the application if needed. If you live in London you’ll need

to provide a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass instead, but the eligibility remains largely the same.

If you don’t get a bus pass you can appeal this decision or you may be able to get a discretionary bus pass from some councils. You may also still be eligible for other help like a disabled

person’s rail card or the blue badge scheme. More information can be found on the Gov.uk website.