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Concessionary Fares

Concessionary Fare Travel Scheme

Stroud District Council's concessionary fare scheme is operated in partnership with Cotswold, Forest of Dean, Gloucester City, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury councils, with support from Gloucestershire County Council. Under the scheme eligible residents from the Stroud District area have the choice of either a free travel bus pass or travel tokens.

Free Travel Bus Pass

The free travel bus pass will allow free travel on registered bus service journeys:

It cannot be used on long distance coach journeys, trains, taxis, private hire vehicles, dial a ride, or social car schemes. Please check with drivers prior to journey for restrictions.

Travel Tokens

Travel tokens can be used for part or whole payment on the following travel operators; local and national bus companies, trains and certain taxi or private operators. Please check with the driver prior to journey for restrictions, as certain taxis or private hire vehicles do not accept tokens.

How do I Apply?

1) Print and return an application form

application/pdfPDF  Over 60 Bus Pass Application Form - 18/03/2008 : 268Kb

application/pdfPDF  Disabled Bus Pass Application Form - 18/03/2008 : 272Kb

application/pdfPDF  Travel Token Application Form - 18/03/2008 : 270Kb

application/pdfPDF  Carer’s Token Application Form - 18/03/2008 : 266Kb

2) Write for an application form to:

Concessionary Fares Officer
Stroud District Council
Ebley Mill
Westward Road
Stroud
GL5 4UB

3) Telephone: 01453 754417 for an application form;

4) Email: con.fares@stroud.gov.uk for an application form;

5) Visit Stroud District Council reception. Find out where we are

If you are in already in receipt of travel tokens a renewal application form will be sent automatically each year. Bus pass holders will automatically receive a renewal application form in time to renew the pass before it expires.

How will I receive my Bus Pass or Travel Tokens?

If you are applying for bus pass then complete the application form and return it to the Concessionary Fare Officer, Stroud District Council, (address below). Please include a passport size photograph and proof of age or eligibility (copies not original documents). You can have your photo taken free of charge if you visit Stroud District Council reception. Your bus pass will be posted directly to you.
If you are applying for travel tokens your tokens will be sent to you by registered post.

Companion Pass

If your disability is so severe that you need to be accompanied at all times you may apply for a special companion pass. It allows you and a companion to travel free of charge, but the pass is only valid if you are accompanied.

Eligible Persons

There are two categories:

  1. A person of pensionable age, 60 or over.
  2. Disabled persons. Those are defined in the Transport Act as someone who:

Correspondence Address

Concessionary Fares Officer
Stroud District Council
Ebley Mill
Westward Road
Stroud
GL5 4UB

Telephone: 01453 754417
Email: con.fares@stroud.gov.uk

Find Out More

For further information on the concessionary fare scheme please see our FAQ section of this website.



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