Concessionary Fares

National Travel Tokens can be used on local taxis, bus services, and trains, some community bus services such as Serve and the Nene and Ouse community transport.

Travel tokens are extremely popular with those who are physically unable to travel by bus and, or live in more rural areas.

The travel tokens cost £10 and the amount is £48 provided the tokens are bought before 30 June 2010. The cost and the amounts then reduce over the remaining quarters throughout the year, as follows:-

July/Sept 2010 £36.00 for £7.50
Oct/Dec 2010 £24.00 for £5.00
Jan/Feb 2011 £12.00 for £2.50

Some parish councils add to the amount of tokens issued.

Local taxi operators can bring travel tokens into the council offices at Thrapston for reimbursement. This facility is available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings between 9.00am and 12.00pm.

Postal application forms or contact details click here.

Age Eligibilty

Age of eligibility for all applicants (male or female) is now based on a woman's state pensionable age. Because the government is changing the pensionable age, when you can apply will vary according to your date of birth.

The table below sets out when those approaching the age of 60 will be able to apply for concessionary travel.

 You can find details on the DirectGov website at: www.direct.gov.uk/spacalculator

Who is eligible for travel tokens?

Eligible older and disabled people who qualify under the categories listed below.

Evidence of eligibility will be required.

You have not applied for a bus pass. If you have already applied for the National Bus pass, you will not be eligible for Travel Tokens as well.

Eligible categories

• Older Men and women (see Age Eligibility above)
  
• Blind or partially sighted
  
• Has a disability, or has suffered an injury, which has a substantial and long tern adverse effect on their ability to walk
  
• Has a learning disability, that is a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning. These disabilities must have started before adulthood and have a lastin effect on development
  
• Would, if they applied for the grant of a licence to drive a motor vehicle under part lll of the Road Traffic Act 1988, have their application refused pursuant to section 92 of that Act (physical fitness) otherwise than on the ground of persistent misuse of drugs or alcohol
  
• Are profoundly or severely deaf
  
• Are without speech
  
• Do not have arms or have long-term loss of the use of both arms
  
• A person who is identified as a travelling companion to persons who are otherwise eligible to receive travel concessions and who are severely disabled or handicapped as to require the assistance of a companion in order to be able to travel on public transport

What shall I bring for proof of ID, age etc.

Some examples would be:-

For Age & ID: Birth certificate medical card, passport, driving licence.
For address: Utility bill, medical card, driving licence.
For disability: Higher Rate mobility allowance (DLA) or war pensioners mobility supplement , blue badge, Doctors letter, Registration card for blind or deaf.

How do I get travel tokens?

Tokens can be purchased at our Customer Services Centres in Thrapston, Rushden or Oundle, details below.

What do I need to bring with me to purchase travel tokens?

Along with your payment you must provide proof of identity, age and if applicable, disability.