Eligibility and when to apply for a Senior Pass
On 6 April 2010, there were changes to the way in which English National Concessionary Passes are issued.
If your 60th birthday falls after the 6 April 2010, the date you will become eligible for a pass is shown in the table below. You can apply a few weeks before your eligibility date.
You can also calculate your pensionable age on the DirectGov website
This change does not affect Disabled or Blind passes.
| Dates of eligibility for Senior bus passes |
| If your birthday falls within these dates... | ...you are eligible for your pass from this date |
| On or before 5 September 1950 | from 6 January 2011 |
| Between 6 September and 5 October 1950 | 6 March 2011 |
| Between 6 October and 5 November 1950 | 6 May 2011 |
| Between 6 November and 5 December 1950 | 6 July 2011 |
| Between 6 December and 5 January 1951 | 6 September 2011 |
| Between 6 January and 5 February 1951 | 6 November 2011 |
| Between 6 February and 5 March 1951 | 6 January 2012 |
| Between 6 March and 5 April 1951 | 6 March 2012 |
| Between 6 April and 5 May 1951 | 6 May 2012 |
| Between 6 May and 5 June 1951 | 6 July 2012 |
| Between 6 June and 5 July 1951 | 6 Sept 2012 |
| Between 6 July and 5 August 1951 | 6 November 2012 |
| Between 6 August and 5 September 1951 | 6 January 2013 |
| Between 6 September and 5 October 1951 | 6 March 2013 |
| Between 6 October and 5 November 1951 | 6 May 2013 |
| Between 6 November and 5 December 1951 | 6 July 2013 |
| Between 6 December and 5 January 1952 | 6 Sept 2013 and so on... |
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Senior Pass Terms and Conditions
