Using your under 22s bus pass

Buses

You can use your bus pass on most bus services in Scotland.

There are a few that are not included, such as:

Check with your bus operator if you're not sure.

Your bus pass is an NEC smart card. This means if the bus has an electronic card reader, it will automatically recognise your bus pass.

To use your bus pass, tell the driver where you're going and tap your card on the reader. You do not need to tap it again when you leave the bus.

If there is no electronic card reader, show your card to the driver. You do not need to tell them that you travel for free.

You can travel free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass.

You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on trams, unless you are blind or visually impaired.

You will get 4 free ferry vouchers each year if you both:

live in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Orkney, Shetland or islands in North Ayrshire, Argyll and Bute or Highland Council areas
are aged 16 to 18, or 19 to 25 and a full time volunteer

You cannot use your bus pass on ferries without the ferry vouchers.

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