If you are aged 60 and over and live in Scotland, you will qualify for the Scotland-Wide Free Bus Travel Scheme. Please note that we can only accept applications from permanent residents of the Falkirk Council area.

You will need proof of address (for example, a Council Tax bill, bank statement etc) and proof that you are aged 60 and over (for example, a driving licence, birth certificate – only valid if your name has not changed since birth).

Once we have taken your photograph and confirmed your supporting information, your bus pass will be posted to you in approximately 7-10 days.

A bus pass is free.

You can apply for your bus pass two weeks before your 60th birthday.

Your bus pass will be valid for up to 20 years.

Your bus pass will be automatically renewed before it expires and a replacement posted to you. Please tell us if your address has changed by phoning 01324 506070.

You can use your bus pass on registered bus services and long distance bus services in Scotland. You can also travel to Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Carlisle but must pay the correct fare to travel around when you get there.

No. you cannot use your bus pass on sightseeing tours, trips or other similar services.

You can request a replacement by contacting us on 01324 506070.

A replacement bus pass will be posted to you in approximately 7-10 days. You will not have to pay for your replacement bus pass, but you will have to pay to travel until your new bus pass arrives.

If your bus pass is valid but does not scan on the bus, the bus driver will issue a temporary pass to allow you to travel for one week. You will need to request a replacement bus pass by contacting us on 01324 506070.