CONCESSIONARY IN

RUTLAND

FREEDOM TRAVEL SCHEME

APRIL 2016 ONWARDS

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

WHO CAN APPLY? Residents in Rutland AND eligible for a state pension.

HOW TO APPLY? When applying for the first time, or if you have moved here from another county, you will need to provide proof of age AND residency.

The following documents will be accepted as proof of age and residency – photocopies are acceptable:

Birth Certificate, Passport, Driving Licence, Medical Card, Pension Book/Letter, Rent Book, Council Tax Demand, Utility Bill.

A passport sized photograph is also required.

There is no charge for the initial pass, however, should you require a replacement due to loss or theft, there is a charge of £5.00.

Please return your completed application form, photograph and proof(s) of age and residency to:

Freedom Travel Scheme – Office Rutland County Council

Catmose Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP

Or bring it in to the Customer Services Desk at the council offices.

YOUR NATIONAL FREE TRAVEL PASS

Eligible applicants are entitled to a National Free Pass which will be valid for 4 years. Your travel pass will have an expiry date on it, and you will receive a reminder a month before it expires so you can request a new pass. If you move house within the county during the 4 years, then please let us know your new address so we can update our records. If you move out of the area then you will need to make a new application to the appropriate council.

A free travel pass can be used on all local bus services in between 9.30 am and

11.00 pm Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and on Bank Holidays.

Passes may also be used to claim a 50% discount with the Community Car Scheme operated by Voluntary Action Rutland. Please contact VAR on 01572 724705 for more information. APPLICATION FOR A NATIONAL FREE BUS PASS

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FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

DATE OF BIRTH

ADDRESS

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I declare that I am eligible for this scheme and that this is my only application for a travel concession for this current year.

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If any of the following apply to you then you may be eligible to claim Travel Tokens as an alternative to a free bus pass via our ACCESS TRAVEL SCHEME:

 Physically unable to walk to the nearest  Blue Badge Holder  In receipt of Disability Living Allowance (Not Higher Rate)

For advice or to request an application form, please contact the Concessionary Travel Helpline: Tel: 01572 758138 Email: [email protected]

All information provided will be treated in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998