Can the new pass only be used on buses?
Yes. The new scheme only applies to bus travel. Will I be able to travel for free anywhere in the UK? No. The scheme only applies within England. Will I be able to enjoy the same benefits as a Freedom Pass holder (the name of the London scheme)? Yes and no. Customers will be able use their national bus pass for free off-peak bus travel when visiting the capital but will not get free travel on the tube, trains or trams. I help someone with a disability. Do I qualify for one of the new passes? No, Residents with disabilities which prevent them from travelling alone will be issued with a pass with a C+ printed on the top right-hand corner. This indicates to the bus driver that the disabled person plus a companion are permitted free travel. Whilst this will provide the pass holder with free travel, as outlined above, the concession does not automatically extend to the companion outside of the district. This is due to the C+ being a special arrangement, funded by East Devon, and not part of
