Concessionary Travel

From 1 April 2011,  Cumbria County Council has taken over responsibility from the district councils for administering the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS).  Older people and those with disabilities qualify for a NoW card that gives free off peak travel on scheduled bus services.  The age at which older people can apply is slowly increasing in line with the pensionable age of women. 

To check if you are eligible visit Cumbria County Council's website for information on Concessionary Travel

How can I get my pass?

Visit any one of the county council’s six main libraries in Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, Whitehaven or Workington which are open seven days a week and on certain days from 9.30am-7pm so you can choose a time that suits you.

You won’t need to fill in a lengthy application form or take in a passport photo either as the staff will do this for you. For details of library opening times visit www.cumbria.gov.uk or telephone 01228 606060.

You can also visit  Ulverston Local Link who will be able to assit you with this service.

Ulverston Local Link
Town Hall
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7AR

Tel: 0845 050 4434
info@southlakeland.gov.uk

For the 94,000 Cumbrian residents who currently have a NoWcard - they will be entitled to free bus travel between 9.30am and 11.00pm, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays throughout England on local bus services. If you already have a NoWcard then you do not need to re-apply until your card expires

Visit the Cumbria County Council website for more information or see the Concessionary Travel Scheme leaflet - June 2011