How do I qualify for an English National Concessionary Bus Pass if I am under pensionable age?
In order to qualify for an English National Concessionary Bus Pass you will need to provide one of the following documents:
A registration card from Southampton City Council's sensory services stating that you are either severely sight impaired (blind), sight impaired (partially sighted), Deaf or without speech, or a Certificate of Vision Impairment.
A letter from the Department for Works and Pensions confirming that you are currently in receipt of the Higher rate of the Mobility component of Disability Living Allowance.
A letter from Southampton City Council's Day Services or Learning Disabilities Team confirming that you have a Learning Disability.
A recent letter from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) confirming that you are medically unfit to drive and have surrendered your licence.
A letter from the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency confirming that you are in receipt of War Pensioner's Mobility supplement.
A newly completed 09MQ form, signed and stamped by a medical practitioner confirming that you are eligible (09MQ forms can be printed from this website or are available from Gateway).
How do I qualify for a Local Southampton Bus Pass?
You will need to provide a letter from the Department for Works and Pensions confirming that you are currently in receipt of the lower rate of the Mobility component of Disability Living Allowance or any rate of the Care component.
Please note that Local Southampton Bus Passes which do not contain a visible expiry date will not be accepted for free travel after 31st January 2012. If you are currently using one of these passes please click on 'How to renew your bus pass' on the left hand side of this page.
How do I apply for my bus pass?
By completing an application form and returning it in person to any Southampton library, local housing office or to Gateway at One Guildhall Square (on the site of the old C&A building opposite the Guildhall). Application forms are available from any of these venues or can be printed from this site to complete. You can request that an application form be posted out to you by following the link on the right hand side of this page.
Along with your application form you must provide:
Proof of your qualification from the list above
Proof of your address on a document in your name, not more than three months old from one of the following:
Utility bill (dated within the last 3 months)
Bank statement (dated within the last 3 months)
Council Tax bill (current)
Official correspondence
Proof of your personal identification. A document containing your date of birth from the list below:
Driving licence
Passport
Birth Certificate (if it is still in your current name)
A colour passport photograph taken on a light background will be required. Digital or black and white photographs cannot be accepted. Gateway is able to take your photograph for use on your Smartcities card. This is not a guaranteed facility as there may be complications which prevent us from offering this service.
Council venues opening times.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT POSTAL APPLICATIONS.
English National Concessionary Bus Pass for the eligible disabled.
Local Southampton bus pass for the eligible disabled.
Southampton City Council
