Older person's bus pass

The age of eligibility for an older person's bus pass is equal to the pensionable age for women. Between April 2010 and November 2018 this will increase from 60 to 65.

If you use our online system to apply, it includes an inbuilt 'date of eligibility' calculator: if you enter your date of birth the calculator will either direct you to the application page (if you are eligible), or will give you the date that you will become eligible.

Alternatively the Pension Service has provided an online calculator.

How to apply online

If you apply online the information you provide about your age and address will be checked against national databases and verified. Applying online is often quicker and easier, with most applicants able to submit their application without providing any proof documentation.

If you want to apply online, but can't do it from home, you can use a public computer, webcam and scanner at the following libraries:

• Abingdon Library
• Banbury Library
• Bicester Library
• Carterton Library
• Cowley Library
• Didcot Library
• Henley Library
• Oxford Central Library
• Wantage Library
• Witney Library

How to apply on paper

If you want to apply using our paper application form, you can return this in person or by post. You can pick up copies of the paper application form from any library or County Council building reception, or you can download a copy here:

• Concessionary fares application form (pdf format, 197 Kb)

In person

Please take the form in to any library or county council building reception along with a suitable photo and copies of your proof of age and residency (see below).

If you are having trouble getting a passport style photo, staff at the above named libraries, or at our county council offices, have equipment to help take your picture for you.

By post

Please post the form to our Concessionary Fares Team, enclosing a suitable photo and photocopies of your proof of age and residency (see below). Please do not post us original documents as we will not be able to return them.

Documentation needed

One of the following documents is acceptable as evidence of residency:

• Pension letter
• Current driving licence
• Recent* utility bill
• Recent* bank or credit card statement
• Recent* council tax bill

* no more than three months old

The following documents are acceptable as evidence of age eligibility:

• Birth certificate (and marriage certificate if the applicant’s name has changed)
• Pension letter
• Passport - the identification page
• Current driving licence

Hostel a​pplicants

If your proof of residency is for a hostel address, you will be issued with a temporary one year pass.  Your pass will be sent to the hostel address and will not be automatically renewed.

You are not entitled to a pass if:

• your main residence is outside of Oxfordshire or you have a second home in Oxfordshire which you do not occupy permanently
• you have a visa limiting your stay in the UK, or you have no recourse to public funds

Further information

See our frequently asked questions page for more advice about bus passes. Or for help with your application, contact us or visit any of our libraries or building receptions.