Who can apply for an under 22s bus pass

Young people aged 5 to 21, who live in Scotland for at least 6 months a year can apply for an under 22s bus pass.

If you’re: 

• aged 16 to 21, you’ll need to apply for a bus pass yourself 
• a parent, guardian or carer of a child aged 5 to 15, you'll need to apply on their behalf 
• a parent, guardian or carer of a child under 5, they already travel on the bus for free, and do not need a bus pass 

Children aged 5 to 11 will get a bus pass without a photo. This will expire when they turn 12, but they can get a new bus pass with a photo from age 11. 

If you already have a bus pass 

If you already have a bus pass, such as a disabled person’s bus pass, you can also apply for an under 22s bus pass. Companions cannot travel for free on the under 22s bus pass.