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Concessionary Fares Scheme *
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From 1 April 2008, a new 'Free in England Travel Concession' scheme starts and passes will be valid throughout England between 09.30 and 23.00 weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays. In the Braintree District this will be valid from 09.00 to 00.00 weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays.

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If you are 60 years of age or over, or you have a disability and claim the higher mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), AND you live permanently in the Braintree District Council area, then you are entitled to choose one of the following travel concessions each year to assist travel on public transport throughout the county:

Free National Bus Pass - This FREE bus travel pass entitles the holder to FREE travel anywhere in England (after 9am weekdays or all day weekends and bank holidays).

Travel Tokens - cost £15.00 for £40.00 value of tokens. Tokens may be used to pay for most bus, taxi or rail fares. They are intended to assist towards travel for the resident who travels infrequently or is unable to use the public bus service. They are available from Causeway House but if you require them posted then the total cost will be £16.47.

We also offer the concession choice of a Fare Paid Companion Pass (£34.00) to help people with certain disabling conditions who need a companion with them to enable them to travel. Please contact us if you require help or advice about the eligibility requirements for this type of pass.

Changes to Token issue

If you have chosen travel tokens as your concessionary entitlement in the past please be aware that changes have been made which may affect you.

From 1 April 2010 only eligible disabled persons assessed using guidelines laid down by the Department for Transport and those living in the following areas where there is no provision for public transport will be entitled to tokens.

Alphamstone, Ashen, Bardfield Saling, Belchamp Otten, Belchamp St Paul, Belchamp Walter, Birdbrook, Borley, Bures, Colne Engaine, Fairstead, Faulkbourne, Foxearth, Great Henny, Gt Maplestead, Gt Saling, Greenstead Green, Lamarsh, Liston, Little Henny, Little Yeldham, Middleton, Ovington, Pentlow, Ridgewell, Stambourne, Stisted, Terling, Tilbury juxta Clare, Toppesfield, Twinstead and White Notley.

If you are a current token holder you will receive a letter by the middle of March asking if you are still entitled to tokens of if you want to apply for a National Bus Pass.

How to claim your concession:

- Standard Application Form for 2010/11

- Disabled Applicant Form 2010/11 

If you have an existing 60+ pass which expires 31st March 2010 you will automatically be sent a new pass.

New Applicants: Application forms are available above or from the Council Offices. You will need to complete an application form, produce some required evidence as proof of eligibility as well as a passport photo and/or payment (depending on concession type applied for) and then your concession for the year can be issued.

What to do if you lose your Travel Pass... Please take care of your travel pass but if you do lose it a duplicate replacement can be issued once we have received another passport size picture of yourself and a £5 administration fee. We ask that you wait 7 days before we issue a duplicate travel pass to see if yours is handed into the Council.

Senior Railcards. Available to anyone aged over 60 and entitles the holder to 1/3 off most Standard and First Class rail fares throughout Great Britain. Details can be obtained from Senior Railcard. Permanent residents of Braintree District can purchase a yearly card at a reduced rate by calling 01376 552525 or calling in to Causeway House.

 

Useful Links *

For application forms or more advice regarding concessionary travel within the district please call 01376 551414 ext 2355

For nation-wide public transport information to help plan your journey by bus, coach or train
or phone 0870 6082608

Or - - read about the Community Transport Schemes available

- Bus Pass information from DirectGov

More Information *
For further information, please contact BDC Customer Service Centre at csc@braintree.gov.uk
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