Apply for an older person's bus pass

Bus passes are issued by Transport for the West Midlands (TfWM), not the council.

Who can apply

You can get an older person’s bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66. It does not matter if you’re a man or a woman.

You can check when you will be eligible using the State Pension age calculator on GOV.UK.

When to apply

You can apply up to 4 weeks before you turn 66.

How to apply

Apply, replace or renew an older person's bus pass on the TfWM website.

You may also be interested in:

• Disabled person's pass
• Ring and ride
• Motability
• Accessible transport group
• Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
• Help paying for care
• Roads, travel and parking

Page last updated: 13 November 2025