Free and low-cost travel pass for disabled people

National Concessionary Travel pass or Concessionary Plus pass

Before you apply, find out more about the pass and check if you are eligible.

If you are eligible either

Write to:
Travel Concessions
Customer Services
PO Box 429
Manchester M60 1HX

Or phone: 0161 244 1000 (7am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm at weekends and public holidays).

You should expect to hear back from us up to 4 weeks after submitting your application.


Free travel for older people

Before you apply find out more about the pass and check if you are eligible

If you are eligible and wish to apply for a pass either

Write to: Travel Concessions
Customer Services
PO Box 429
Manchester M60 1HX

Phone:0161 244 1050 (7am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm at weekends and public holidays).

You can take your form and proof to a Travelshop to check or post your documents to the FREEPOST address on the application form.

You should expect to hear back from us up to 4 weeks after submitting your application.

Find out more about the pass and check if you are eligible


Travel Vouchers

If you can't use ordinary buses because you're blind or have serious walking disabilities you could get vouchers for taxis or accessible travel like Ring & Ride.

Before you apply, find out more about the Travel Voucher Scheme along with the cost and options on how and where to apply.


Passes for young people

igo card for 11 to 16 year olds

Find out more about an igo card and check if you are eligible.

Scholars Concessionary permit

Find out more about a Scholar’s Pass and check if you are eligible.

Free School pass

Find out more about the Free School pass and check if you are eligible.

You must apply for a pass from your local council not from TfGM.

Our Pass for 16 to 18 year olds

Find out about Our Pass, for free local bus travel and discounts on the tram, and check if you’re eligible.


Apply for a railcard

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.railcard.co.uk/.