Help with transport and travel

You could get help with transport and travel costs if you get one of the following:

National Entitlement Card (sometimes called a bus pass)

The bus pass part of the National Entitlement Card (NEC) gives free bus travel in Scotland to people who are any of these:

You may also be able to get an NEC which lets someone travel free with you by bus.

Read more from Transport Scotland about:

If you get any of these:

You could apply for:

If you get Adult Disability Payment (standard rate mobility) you, or your nominated driver, can apply for a 50% vehicle tax reduction.

You or your nominated driver can apply for a Blue Badge parking permit. A Blue Badge may let you park closer to where you’re going.

If you get Child Disability Payment, you must get the higher mobility rate to automatically qualify.

If you get Adult Disability Payment, you must have either:

If you get Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance:

higher rate mobility component, you can get Blue Badge automatically
lower rate mobility component, you’ll need an assessment of your mobility needs if you apply for a Blue Badge

You may still be able to get a Blue Badge. You could apply if you have a condition that affects your mobility, but you:

If you need help applying for a Blue Badge, contact your local council.

Contact your local council to get help with a Blue Badge

Local councils may provide free transport if your child, or a child you look after, has:

There are other reasons why free school transport may be provided. To find our more you can:

Free school transport

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