Concessionary fares
National Bus Pass
If you are 60 or over or are 'eligible disabled', you may be entitled to free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England.
Since April 2008 everyone who is resident in England and who is:
- aged over 60 or
- 'eligible disabled'
has been entitled to an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme Pass (ENCTS PASS) giving free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England (before this you could only travel for free within your local area).
Off-peak is any time after 9.30am Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays.
Warrington Borough Council along with Chester City Council, Congleton BC, Crewe & Nantwich BC, Ellesmere Port & Neston BC, Halton BC, Macclesfield BC and Vale Royal BC have formed a consortium in order to provide their residents with the ENCTS Pass and arrange with all local bus compaines to provide the concession. In addition to the statutory scheme they are also able to offer local enhancements to residents of all partner districts.
As the holder of a ENCTS pass issued by the Cheshire consortium you will be entitled to the following concessions:
On journeys starting or ending in Cheshire, Halton & Warrington
Monday - Friday before 9.30 - Half fare
Monday - Friday between 9.30 and Midnight - Free
Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday - Free
These same concessions apply to Dial a Ride services in the eight partner districts, Chester Park & Ride services and journeys on bus services going into Wales providing the journey starts or ends in Cheshire.
In the rest of England:
Monday - Friday between 9.30 and 23.00 - Free
At any time Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday - Free
All other times - Full adult fare (unless advised otherwise locally)
How do I obtain an ENCTS pass?
An application and supporting evidence along with one passport sized photograph must be submitted to Contact Warrington, 26-30 Horsemarket St. Open Mon to Fri: 9am to 5pm and Sat 9am to 1pm. Tel: 01925 443322.
Applications and guidance can be downloaded here:
Enquiries
All enquiries relating to the concession should be addressed to:
Contact Warrington, 26-30 Horsemarket St
Mon to Fri: 9am to 5pm and Sat: 9am to 1pm
Tel: 01925 443322
Other useful information:
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about concessionary travel.
The Formal Scheme Definition provides details of the agreed Cheshire scheme.
Copy of Fair Processing Notice as required under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Useful links
Visitors
If you are visiting Warrington and have an ENCTS pass issued by another English authority you will be entitled to the following concessions on local bus services:
Monday - Friday between 09.30 and 23.00 - Free
At any time Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday - Free
All other times - Full adult fare
Visitors can also obtain the same concessions when travelling on the Chester Park and Ride services; however other local enhancements such as pre 09.30 discounts and travel into Wales are only available to residents.
Last updated 16/10/2008 11:51:02 AM
