Concessionary bus passes
West Yorkshire Metro has a range of concessionary travel permits to help you make the most of public transport across the region. This includes people aged 60 and over, blind people and those with disabilities.
Concessionary bus pass for people aged 60 and over
These are supplied by West Yorkshire Metro.
For information on senior passes visit West Yorkshire Metro at the external link section on the right hand side of this page.
Blind person’s pass
A blind person’s pass entitles you to free travel on West Yorkshire buses and trains at any time of day. You can also travel free of charge on buses throughout the rest of England at off-peak times. Off-peak is after 9.30am Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
If you qualify for a blind person’s pass you will automatically receive a pass which allows a companion to travel with you free of charge.
There is no charge for guide dogs within West Yorkshire.
Disabled Person’s Pass
A disabled person’s pass entitles you to free off-peak bus travel throughout England and half-fare off-peak train travel in West Yorkshire. Off-peak is after 9.30am Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
Are you eligible for a Disabled Person's Pass?
You are entitled to a disabled person’s pass if you live in West Yorkshire and you are:
• Partially sighted
• Profoundly or severely deaf
• Without speech
• Someone who has a disability or injury, which has substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to walk
• Someone who does not have arms, or has a long-term loss of the use of both arms
• Someone who has a learning disability, that is, a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind, which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
• Someone who has been, or would be, refused a driving licence on certain medical grounds
You can apply by downloading and printing off the pdf application form on the right-hand side of this page
Your completed form should be returned to Customer Service, PO BOX 657, Leeds, LS1 9BS along with one recent passport-sized colour photograph (clearly showing your face). You may need to ask your doctor or specialist to complete parts of the form to show that you meet the requirements for a pass.
If you are eligible for a pass, we will order it on your behalf from WY Metro. Please allow up to three weeks for your pass to be delivered to your home address.
Please note that passes are valid for five years.
For further information you can also visit metro at the external link section on the right hand side of this page, or see our “ask a question” section below.
