- From 4 January 2027, young people aged 11-16, who are in years 7-11 at secondary school and who live in Greater Manchester, can get free bus travel across Greater Manchester.
- Whether you're travelling to school, meeting friends, attending clubs, taking part in sports or exploring somewhere new, Our Pass 11-16 can help you get there for free.
- Applications for Our Pass 11-16 open on 8 December.
If you already have an igo card, and you are eligible for Our Pass 11-16, your card will automatically be transferred over, so you don't need to do anything to unlock free bus travel in Greater Manchester.
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Who is eligible
To qualify for an Our Pass 11-16 you must be:
- a secondary school student in years 7 to 11 and
- live in Greater Manchester.
A child is eligible for Our Pass 11-16 from 1 September after their 11th birthday until 31 August after their 16th birthday.
How to apply
How to apply if you already have an igo card
All igo card holders who are eligible will automatically be transferred to the Our Pass 11-16 – with no need to re-apply or pay for the replacement pass.
You can use your existing card for travel for free bus travel in Greater Manchester from 4 January 2027. We will email you directly with full details.
How to apply if you don't have an igo card
If you don’t already have an igo card you can apply for Our Pass 11-16 from 8 December 2026.
We recommend applying as early as possible to allow enough time for your application to be processed and for your pass to be issued before it becomes valid on 4 January 2027.
You can apply online, on the Bee Network app, or alternatively a paper form is available at ticket and information offices.
To apply you'll need:
- Proof of applicant’s name and age (eg a birth certificate, adoption certificate, medical card, passport or EU/EEA card.)
- Proof of address (eg utility bill, council tax bill, pension or benefit letter from DWP or bank statement. The proof of residency must be in the name of the parent or child that completes the application.)
- A recent photograph
- £10 administration fee*
*Customers will need to re-apply for their pass to update their photo and confirm continued eligibility when they reach 13. A further £10 fee will apply at this stage.
There are two options depending on age:
- Age 11-13: Parents and guardians will have to apply on their child’s behalf. Once approved, they will be sent a physical Our Pass 11-16 smartcard.
- Age 13-16: Applicants aged 13–16 can choose either a physical smartcard or receive digital pass, and can apply for themselves through the app for a digital pass.
Frequently asked questions
Read our frequently asked questions.