Changes to the Free Bus Pass Scheme

Elderly and disabled residents who qualify for free bus travel will need to visit one of 23 Surrey libraries to claim their pass.

From 1 April 2011 district and borough council offices no longer manage requests and renewals for the concessionary passes as this is administered by Surrey County Council.

From April 2011, pensioners will be able to travel from 9.30am to 11pm on any bus in Surrey, for free, while disabled passengers have unlimited travel. Passengers can use their current district or borough bus passes until they expire.

There are three easy steps to access your free bus pass:

• Find out about the criteria for a free bus pass online or by phone
• Check which documents you need to take with you
• Visit one of these libraries to claim your pass:

Addlestone, Banstead, Camberley, Catherham Hill, Caterham Valley, Cranleigh, Dorking, Egham, Epsom, Esher, Ewell (Bourne Hall, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Horley, Leatherhead, Oxted, Redhill, Staines, Sunbury, Walton and Woking.

For more information visit |Surrey County Council's website, telephone 03456 009 009 or pick up a leaflet at your local library.