Concessionary bus passes
West Yorkshire Metro has a range of concessionary travel permits to help you make the most of public transport across the region. This includes people aged 60 and over, blind people and those with disabilities.
For information on senior passes visit www.wymetro.com
Blind person’s pass
A blind person’s pass entitles you to free travel on West Yorkshire buses and trains at any time of day. You can also travel free of charge on buses throughout the rest of England at off-peak* times.
If you qualify for a Blind Person’s Pass you will automatically receive a pass which allows a companion to travel with you free of charge. There is no charge for guide dogs within West Yorkshire.
Disabled Person’s Pass
A Disabled Person's Pass entitles you to free, off-peak bus travel throughout England. You can also travel on trains at off-peak* times for 50p.
*Off-peak times
Off-peak is after 9.30am* Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
Are you eligible for a Disabled Person's Pass?
You are entitled to a Disabled Person’s Pass if you live in West Yorkshire and you are:
- Partially sighted
- Profoundly or severely deaf
- Without speech
- Someone who has a disability or injury, which has substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to walk
- Someone who does not have arms, or has a long-term loss of the use of both arms
- Someone who has a learning disability, that is, a state of arrested or incomplete development of mind, which includes significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
- Someone who has been, or would be, refused a driving licence on certain medical grounds.
How to apply
You can apply by either:
- telephoning us on 0113 2224444 to request an application form
- visiting one of our one stop centres
- downloading and printing off the pdf application form on the right-hand side of this page
Your completed form should be returned to the address at the top of the page, along with one recent passport-sized colour photograph (clearly showing your face). You may need to ask your doctor or specialist to complete parts of the form to show that you meet the requirements for a pass.
If you need help or advice completing your application, you can ring 0113 222 4444 or visit one of our one stop centres and we will be happy to help you.
For further information visit www.wymetro.com or download our Frequently Asked Questions document on the right-hand side of this page