You qualify for an age-related concessionary bus pass when you reach the State Pension age.
Calculate your State Pension Age (opens in a new window)
To use the calculator, select 'female' (even if you are male) and enter your date of birth.
You may apply up to 28 days before you become entitled to use your pass.
You qualify for an age-related concessionary bus pass when you reach the State Pension age.
Calculate your State Pension Age (opens in a new window)
To use the calculator, select 'female' (even if you are male) and enter your date of birth.
You may apply up to 28 days before you become entitled to use your pass.
My first age-related bus pass:
The most straightforward method is to apply for your pass online. For customers who are unable to use the online system you can apply by visiting a local participating Gloucestershire library.
Click here to start your online application
Click here for a list of participating Gloucestershire Libraries
You will need to provide the following evidence to complete an application:
Photograph – this must be a recent, colour, full face without a hat or sunglasses (unless you are partially sighted or blind).
For online applications you will need a digital passport sized photograph which needs to be in either pdf or jpg format. If you are making your application through a library, your photograph will be taken during the application.
Proof of age - can be one of the following:
Proof of Address - must show your name and address and can be one of the following:
If you experience any difficulties with completing your application online, please contact the GCC concessionary bus pass team on 01452 426265 (Monday-Friday 9am to 4.30pm) or email at buspasses@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
My first age-related bus pass:
The most straightforward method is to apply for your pass online. For customers who are unable to use the online system you can apply by visiting a local participating Gloucestershire library.
Click here to start your online application
Click here for a list of participating Gloucestershire Libraries
You will need to provide the following evidence to complete an application:
Photograph – this must be a recent, colour, full face without a hat or sunglasses (unless you are partially sighted or blind).
For online applications you will need a digital passport sized photograph which needs to be in either pdf or jpg format. If you are making your application through a library, your photograph will be taken during the application.
Proof of age - can be one of the following:
Proof of Address - must show your name and address and can be one of the following:
If you experience any difficulties with completing your application online, please contact the GCC concessionary bus pass team on 01452 426265 (Monday-Friday 9am to 4.30pm) or email at buspasses@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Your pass should be automatically renewed if you have used it within the last 13 months. If you have not received your new pass by the beginning of the month it expires, you can renew your age-related bus pass online.
You will need to ensure you have not moved address since your last bus pass was issued.
If you have moved, you will need to provide proof of your new address. You can email this to buspasses@gloucestershire.gov.uk or visit a participating Gloucestershire library.
Proof of address – must show your name and address and can be one of the following:
There is no charge for the renewal of a bus pass.
If your current bus pass has not expired you can continue to use it, but please securely destroy it once your new pass arrives.
Your pass should be automatically renewed if you have used it within the last 13 months. If you have not received your new pass by the beginning of the month it expires, you can renew your age-related bus pass online.
You will need to ensure you have not moved address since your last bus pass was issued.
If you have moved, you will need to provide proof of your new address. You can email this to buspasses@gloucestershire.gov.uk or visit a participating Gloucestershire library.
Proof of address – must show your name and address and can be one of the following:
There is no charge for the renewal of a bus pass.
If your current bus pass has not expired you can continue to use it, but please securely destroy it once your new pass arrives.
Lost or stolen bus passes can be replaced online or by visiting a participating Gloucestershire library.
Click here to start your online application
Click here for a list of participating Gloucestershire Libraries
There is charge of £10 for a replacement of a lost or damaged pass. A stolen bus pass can be replaced free of charge if a Police crime reference number is provided.
Please note that once a replacement is requested your old card will be cancelled and will not work. The replacement card will take 5-7 working days to reach you by post.
If you experience any difficulties with completing your application online, please contact the bus pass team on 01452 426265 (Monday-Friday 9am to 4.30pm) or by email at buspasses@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Lost or stolen bus passes can be replaced online or by visiting a participating Gloucestershire library.
Click here to start your online application
Click here for a list of participating Gloucestershire Libraries
There is charge of £10 for a replacement of a lost or damaged pass. A stolen bus pass can be replaced free of charge if a Police crime reference number is provided.
Please note that once a replacement is requested your old card will be cancelled and will not work. The replacement card will take 5-7 working days to reach you by post.
If you experience any difficulties with completing your application online, please contact the bus pass team on 01452 426265 (Monday-Friday 9am to 4.30pm) or by email at buspasses@gloucestershire.gov.uk.