TRAVEL SOUTH YORKSHIRE - SENIOR TRAVEL PASSES

With a Senior Pass you are entitled to free off peak travel on buses across England (plus additional concessions in South Yorkshire) through the English National Concession Travel Scheme (ENCTS).

Eligibility 

• You must live in South Yorkshire
• From your 66th birthday

You can apply for your pass online up to 2 weeks in advance of when you qualify.

Benefits

• Free travel on local bus services and trams within South Yorkshire between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays.
• Half fare on Northern train services for travel between stations on the South Yorkshire rail network between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays
• Free travel on buses in all other parts of England between 0930 and 2300 on weekdays, and at any time during the weekend and on Bank Holidays. (This pass is not valid on tram services outside South Yorkshire.)
• Free of charge (first issue)
• Free travel on Stagecoach services to hospital appointments before 0930 - please visit the Stagecoach website for further details.

Please be aware that no pass means that you could pay full fare.

Apply online...it's easy!

Set up a MyTSY account in your name (or log in if you already have an account)

 Log in > Select Passes from the top menu > Concessions > Senior Pass

 Complete all personal details and upload proof documents - visit our ‘What you need to apply’ guidelines page

 Upload your photo – see the ‘Acceptable Photograph’ guidelines page as an unsuitable photo could delay your application

 Check your order and go to checkout.

If all the details are correct your pass will be dispatched within 11 days of receiving your completed online application.

Apply by post

Download an application form (PDF,  511Kb)

Complete all personal details and post to the address below together with a photograph and photocopies of proof documents.

Contact Centre
SYPTE
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ

If all the details are correct your pass will be dispatched within 25 days of receiving your completed application form.

Please note proof documents must be photocopies and not original documents as all documents are destroyed once the pass is ordered.

A completed application form can also be submitted by dropping it off at the Customer Service Desk at your local Travel South Yorkshire Interchange.

Pass Protection

Pass protection can be taken out against Senior Citizen Passes for £5 for the duration of your pass, up to five years.

This will enable you to replace your old pass free of charge should you lose it during the time in which it is valid.