Who is eligible?
The pass is for Leicester city residents who are registered unemployed (signing on at a Jobcentre) to help them seek work. It is not for their dependants.
There is no similar scheme for people who live outside the city of Leicester.
What benefits will the pass give me?
The pass entitles you to travel by bus, at half the normal adult single or return fare.
What services can it be used on?
Passes can be used on all local bus services in Leicestershire and the city of Leicester.
They can also be used if one end of your journey is in the above area, and the other is no further afield than one of the following:
- Derby
- Nottingham
- Newark
- Grantham
- Stamford
- Peterborough
- Corby
- Kettering
- Northampton
- Rugby
- Coventry
- Nuneaton
- Atherstone
- Tamworth
- Burton-upon-Trent.
How long are the passes valid for?
Each pass is valid for a 4 week period.
Is there a charge for the concession?
Each for week pass costs £1.
How do I apply?
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First, complete and sign the top half of the application form, which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
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Next, prove that you are unemployed AND seeking work; by getting the form stamped at the Jobcentre where you sign on.
- Take the completed application form to a pass issuing point (listed below), with a passport size photo. Altered forms will not be accepted. The photocard is issued free and lasts indefinitely but you must supply.
How do I renew my pass?
Simply follow the above procedures using a fresh application form every 4 weeks.
You may renew your pass before the expiry date. Any unused days (up to 7) will be added to the validity period of your new pass.
You must present your photocard (unless providing a photograph for a new photocard) and surrender your old pass.
Using your pass.
Every time you travel you must show your Travel Aid photocard with your pass to receive the discount.
Any questions or problems?
Write to:
Travel Aid Scheme
PO Box 1151
Leicester
LE3 8ZQ
Phone:
Customer Services
(0116) 252 7000 or for Minicom 0116 252 7011
Email:
customerservices@leicester.gov.uk
Pass issuing points:
New Walk Customer Service Centre
B Block New Walk Centre
Welford Place
Mon -Weds 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thurs - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saffron Customer Service Centre
499 Saffron Lane
Mon & Thurs 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
New Parks Customer Service Centre
321 Aikman Ave
Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:30am - 5pm
Weds & Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Charnwood Health & Social Care Centre
1 Spinney Hill Road
Tues & Weds 8:30am - 5:00pm
All centres are closed on Saturdays and Sundays
For bus service information telephone ‘Traveline’ on 0871 200 22 33.
Please note: The City Council is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end may use the information you provide on the application form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It may also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes.
If you require further information, please see the City Council’s Data Matching web site page.
