Transport for Greater Manchester - Travel pass for older people

The pass can be used anywhere in England between 9.30am and midnight, Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and public holidays. If you travel before 9.30am you will be charged the normal fare.

 

Who can get one?

Everyone who lives in Greater Manchester and qualifies for a state pension is eligible for a pass. 

Women born between 6 October 1953 and 5 November 1954 can apply for a Women’s Concessionary Travel pass.

The pass lasts for five years.

The pass is a smart card and users must 'touch in' at the start and end of a bus or Metrolink journey.

 

What about people who live outside Greater Manchester?

People living outside Greater Manchester can apply for a pass in their own area, but passes issued by other areas are not valid on rail and Metrolink in Greater Manchester.

Who to contact

Telephone
0161 244 1000 0161 244 1000
Website
https://www.tfgm.com/.../tickets-and-passes
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Where to go

Postcode
M60 1HX
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Who is it for?

Ages
  • For older people
Supporting People With
  • Becoming older

Costs

Details
Free

Availability

Referral Required?
Yes
Referral Details

Get an application form from any TfGM Travelshop

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