Scotland Wide Free Bus Pass
Free bus pass
If you have epilepsy and have had a seizure within the last 12 months you are entitled to a free bus pass. To apply for the bus pass you need to request two forms from your local authority (or the Travel Card Unit if you live in Strathclyde). You complete and return the forms to the same place. You can also call our Helpline advisers who can send you both forms. Your consultant will need to sign one of the forms.
Previously people with epilepsy either had to receive Disability Living Allowance, or get a letter from the Driving Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) to get a free bus pass. Thanks to Epilepsy Scotland working with Transport Scotland, there is a new simple form, which bypasses DVLA. For more information on the free bus pass scheme please call our Helpline on 0808 800 2200.
You can qualify for the Scotland wide free bus pass if you meet any of the following criteria:
In receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance
Over 5 and under 17 and had a seizure in the last year
Refused a driving licence or would be refused if you applied due to medical reasons: Had a licence Never had a licence
Other reasons people can qualify for the free bus pass include:
- Being registered blind/partially sighted
- Being profoundly deaf
- Having severe mental health problems
- Having profound learning difficulties
- If you have lost one or both lower limbs
- If you have lost one lower limb and one upper limb
- If you have lost both upper limbs
For more information on this please contact our Helpline on 0808 800 2200