Home >> council >> departments >> supportservices >> concessionary07/09/2008 11:04:25

Concessionary Travel

How to Apply for a Bus Pass or Travel Tokens

You may apply for a bus pass or travel tokens in person at the Civic Offices on any weekday during normal office hours. If applying for travel tokens and you are unable to visit the offices, you may authorise a person to collect the travel tokens on your behalf.

How to apply for a bus pass

Step 1: Complete an application form for a Fareham Bus Pass.

Application forms are available:

Step 2: Provide evidence of your age.

Evidence of your age include:

  • birth certificate
  • passport

Step 3: Provide evidence of your disability (if applicable).

Evidence of your disability include:

  • blind registration certificate
  • statement of disability living allowance showing the higher rate of the mobility component
  • a medical statement explaining your disability. A standard form is available but your doctor may charge you for this certificate.
  • other evidence supporting your disability e.g. a certificate from your doctor

Step 4: Provide evidence of your address

Evidence of your address include:

  • Fareham Borough Council Tax Bill
  • Utility Bill
  • Driving Licence

Step 5: Return your application and relevant documents in person.

Visit the Council's Customer Service Centre in the Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham on any weekday during normal office hours, with all your relevant documents. A digital photograph will be taken of you and your pass will be ordered for you.

If you cannot attend in person please contact the Customer Service Centre on Tel: 01329 236100 to discuss your circumstances.

If you are over the age of 16, you will be asked to provide your National Insurance Number.

 

How to apply for Travel Tokens

Step 1: Complete an application form for Travel Tokens

Application forms are available:

Step 2: Provide evidence of your disability.

Evidence of your disability include:

  • blind registration certificate
  • statement of disability living allowance showing the higher rate of the mobility component
  • a medical statement explaining your disability. A standard form is available but your doctor may charge you for this certificate.
  • other evidence supporting your disability e.g. a certificate from your doctor

Step 3: Provide evidence of your address

Evidence of your address include:

  • Fareham Borough Council Tax Bill
  • Utility Bill
  • Driving Licence

Step 4: Return your application with your payment and relevant documents in person.

Visit the Council's Cashiers Office in the Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham during normal office hours, with all your relevant documents and the current fee. Your tokens will be issued straight away.

If you cannot attend in person you can authorise a person to collect the tokens on your behalf. Please ensure that you have completed section F on the application form and that the authorised person brings a form of identification with them.

You will be asked to provide your National Insurance Number.

Renewal of your bus pass or travel tokens

You must reapply for the concession each year.

Renewal of Your Fareham Bus Pass

We will write to you approximately one month before your pass expires inviting you to reapply.  You will have to complete the renewal application and return it to the Concessionary Travel Office before your new pass will be posted back to you.  As the renewal process will be undertaken by post, please ensure that you inform the Concessionary Travel Team if you change address.

Renewal of Your Travel Tokens

You may renew your tokens up to one month before the expiry date. Applications that are received more than one month after the expiry date will only be effective from the date of application i.e. they will not be back dated.

Your application should be made in person. Please visit the Council's Cashiers Office in the Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham on any weekday during normal office hours and bring with you:

  • last year's payment receipt, or a form of identification, together with the current fee

You will be asked to sign a declaration confirming your continued eligibility to the concession.

 

For further information please contact the Customer Service Centre on Tel: 01329 236100, or e-mail customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Back to the Concessionary Travel Guide.