Freedom Travel
Are you eligible?
To apply for a Freedom Travel bus pass, you must:
- be a Rutland resident
- have reached the State Pension age
Find your bus pass age on GOV.UK
How to apply
Online
The easiest way to apply for your Freedom 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 Freedom 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.
Freedom 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.