Apply for a disabled person's bus pass

How to apply

Your National Entitlement Card (NEC) will be your bus pass. You can:

  • apply online on getyournec.scot – in all areas of Scotland
  • apply through Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) – if you live in one of the 12 local councils in the Glasgow and Strathclyde area
  • apply through your local council – if you live outside the Glasgow and Strathclyde area

Apply through your local council or SPT

If you're unsure how to apply

You can also find out your application options by answering some questions about your circumstances.

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What you need to apply

You'll need:

  • a recent photo
  • proof of your current address
  • proof of disability
  • proof of eligibility for a companion – if you need to travel with a companion

Find out what proof you need on the Transport Scotland website.

If you’re applying online, you’ll also need:

  • a laptop, tablet, phone or other device with a camera
  • a myaccount – you can register if you do not already have one
  • proof of identity

Find out what you can use as proof of identity on nec.scot.

Help with your application

If you’re applying online

Once you’ve applied, you can sign into your account on getyournec.scot to check the status of your application.

If you need more help, visit the getyournec.scot Help Centre.

If you’re applying through SPT

Contact SPT by email or phone if you need help with your application.

Email

freebus@spt.co.uk

Phone

0141 333 3211

If you’re applying through your local council

Contact your local council if you need help with your application.

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