{"id":1473,"date":"2024-05-21T15:01:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cumbrae.xthost.co.uk\/busv2\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2024-05-21T15:44:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:44:14","slug":"summer-essentials-for-bus-users-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cumbrae.xthost.co.uk\/busv2\/summer-essentials-for-bus-users-in-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Essentials for Bus Users in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"ember550\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>Traveline Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember551\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/travelinescotland\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Traveline Scotland<\/a> is a website and app that provides public transport information in Scotland. You can use it to plan journeys, check timetables, and see live departure times for buses, trains, ferries, and trams.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember552\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">You can visit the website <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelinescotland.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">here<\/a> or download the app:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/traveline-scotland\/id401685994\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">iOS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.kizoom.travelineScotland&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Android<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember554\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>Free Bus Travel for Under 22s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember555\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">You can apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online at <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/getyournec.scot\/nec\/pages\/content\/young-persons-free-bus-travel\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">getyournec.scot<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Directly with your local council. You can find their details <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/under-22s-bus-pass\/apply-bus-pass-council\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">here<\/a>. Scroll down and select your local council area.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re aged between 16 and 21 and already have an active NEC or Young Scot NEC, you have the option to download free bus travel onto your existing card using the Transport Scot Pass Collect app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember557\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on using the Transport Scot Pass Collect app: <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TDHtISzmwk0\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Watch the video<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember558\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">For more information about the Young Persons\u2019 (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme, please visit <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"http:\/\/freebus.scot\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">freebus.scot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember559\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>Free Bus Travel for Children Aged 5-10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember560\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">Parents Portal is a convenient way to apply for free bus travel in Scotland for your child aged between 5 and 10 years old, provided their school uses the Parents Portal service. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access Parents Portal: Head to the <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/parentsportal.scot\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Parents Portal website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Login: Sign in using your existing credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Services Tab: Once logged in, scroll down and find the &#8220;Services&#8221; tab.<\/li>\n<li>Young Person&#8217;s Free Bus Travel: Within the &#8220;Services&#8221; tab, you should see an option for &#8220;Young Person&#8217;s Free Bus Travel.&#8221; Click on it to access the application section.<\/li>\n<li>Select Your Child: If you have multiple children registered on Parents Portal, you&#8217;ll be prompted to choose the child you&#8217;re applying for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember562\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">You can watch an explainer video <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p4F-G-kzbNo\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember563\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>Bus Travel for Over 60s in Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember564\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">If you are aged 60 or over, you can apply for a National Entitlement Card (NEC) that allows you to travel for free on most bus services across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember565\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember566\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">There are a few ways you can apply for your NEC:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Online Application<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Council Application<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p id=\"ember568\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember569\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">To qualify for the NEC for free bus travel, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aged 60 or over.<\/li>\n<li>Be a permanent resident of Scotland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"ember571\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>Using Your NEC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember572\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">Once you receive your NEC, you can use it to travel for free on most bus services in Scotland. Simply show your card to the bus driver when you board the bus.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember573\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">For more detailed information on the application process and eligibility criteria, please visit the <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/getyournec.scot\/nec\/pages\/content\/oversixty\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">getyournec.scot<\/a> website or contact your local council.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember574\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/glasgow-tripper\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Glasgow Tripper<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember575\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">Unlimited multi-operator bus travel in Glasgow on thousands of buses and hundreds of routes. Available to purchase within the apps of <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/firstbus\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">First Bus<\/a> , <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mcgill%27s-bus-service-ltd\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">McGill&#8217;s Bus Group<\/a> and <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/west-coast-motors\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">West Coast Motors<\/a> and can be used on <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/stagecoachbus\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Stagecoach Bus<\/a> and <a class=\"app-aware-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/whitelawscoaches\/\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Whitelaws Coaches Ltd.<\/a> as a show and pass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember576\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">For more information, check the participating operators&#8217; websites or their respective apps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveline Scotland Traveline Scotland is a website and app that provides public transport information in Scotland. You can use it to plan journeys, check timetables, and see live departure times for buses, trains, ferries, and trams. 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