Access Travel
Are you eligible?
To apply for an Access Travel bus pass, you must:
- be a Rutland resident
- have a disability or be unable to drive for medical reasons
If you receive the higher rate mobility allowance, you cannot claim free travel through this scheme.
You can apply if you:
- are blind or partially sighted
- are profoundly or severely deaf in both ears
- are without speech
- have severe difficulty in walking
- do not have arms or have long-term loss of the use of both arms
- have a learning disability which is severe and diagnosed during early life
You may also be eligible if you have applied for a licence to drive, but your application was turned down due physical fitness.
How to apply
Online
The easiest way to apply for your Access Travel bus pass is to use our online service. You will need to create an account and provide a recent photo.
Apply for your bus pass online
By post
Download and complete the application form, returning it with any supporting documents to the address provided on the form.
You can also ask us to send an application form through the post - email your name and address to transport@rutland.gov.uk.
Download the Access Travel bus pass application form
By phone
If you are unable to access our online services, please call our Customer Services team to request an application form.
Tel: 01572 722 577
Login to manage your account
Once your application is processed, an online account will be set up for you and login details will be provided.
When you can use your pass
You can use your pass on journeys between 9.30am and 11pm, Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and bank holidays.
Access Travel bus passes may also be used to claim 50% discount with the community transport scheme operated by Voluntary Action Rutland (VAR).
Please contact VAR on 01572 724 705 for more information.
Renewals
There is no fee for renewing your pass.
We will automatically send you a renewal form a month before your pass is due to expire.
Lost or stolen passes
If your pass is lost or stolen, please call our Customer Services team on 01572 722 577.
A replacement pass costs £10 - you can pay for this online.
If you move home
If you've moved in to Rutland, you'll need to apply for a new bus pass. Return your old pass to the address on the back of your pass and let them know you've moved.
Please also let us know if you move house within Rutland.
If you move out of Rutland, you'll need to return your pass to us.