This means you may not need to apply for a new card to access your free bus travel.Īctive cards are those received since 2016 – they’ll have a long number next to the ITSO logo and, if there’s a date of birth shown, it will be highlighted with a pink strip.įind out more about how to download and use the app.

However, from February 28, if you’re aged between 16 and 21 and you already have an active NEC or Young Scot NEC issued prior to applications opening on 10 January 2022, you can download free bus travel onto your existing card using the Transport Scot Pass Collect app. Learn more about how you can apply for the scheme. Previously issued cards will not allow access to the scheme. Applications for cards are now open.Ĭhildren and young people aged 5-21 years old will need a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) before hopping on board. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don’t need a card. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. You will need a National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC with the valid free travel entitlement with you whenever you want to take the bus – otherwise you’ll have to pay for your trip.

Get in contact through getyournec.scot If you have questions or concerns about the application process that cannot be answered on this websiteįor online, get in contact through getyournec.scotįor offline, please contact your local council If you have problems using the card once you are on the busĬontact you have a question about Young Scot services, contact young people and children aged 5-21 years can apply for a card to access the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme, which began on 31 January 2022. Remember, you can login to see the progress of your application. Most frequently asked questions: where to get help If it has been more than 10 working days (2 calendar weeks) and you have not received your card

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