How do I get free under 22 bus travel?

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• Who can get under 22 free bus travel?

  Every 5-21 year old living in Scotland for more than 6 months of the year can travel for free by bus if they have a new (issued on or after 10th January 2022) and valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young ...

• Why do I need a new NEC/Young Scot NEC to get free bus travel?

  Your new card will have the free travel entitlement digitally encoded. All bus journeys made under the scheme must be recorded so that the Scottish Government can reimburse operators for the fare. Tapping your NEC or Young Scot NEC on the ticket ...

• Where can I go under the free bus travel scheme?

  You can travel Scotland wide on local and long distance bus services, apart from a few exceptions such as premium-fare night buses, city sightseeing buses, and some airport transfer services. Check with your bus operator if in doubt. If you are ...

• Do children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to access free bus travel?

  No. However, if you are in any doubt check with the bus operator before travelling. All bus operators have conditions of carriage which set out who can travel on their services and they may require younger children to be accompanied.

• Does my National Entitlement Card (NEC) allow me discounts or free travel on rail, tram, subway or ferry?

  The free travel scheme is for bus only. However, there may be other discounts available. Information on other concessionary travels schemes available in Scotland can be found here: https://www.transport.gov.scot/concessionary-travel/