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From 1 April 2006, anyone aged 60 and over, and eligible disabled people, have been entitled to free bus travel anywhere in Scotland provided they have applied for and received the new National Entitlement Card.

The new National Entitlement Card replaces the current local concession card. You can use your old travel card to travel locally only until Friday 30 June 2006. However, you will still be able to apply for a new National Entitlement Card after this date.

If you are aged 60 and over and want to apply, you should collect a form your nearest SPT Travel Centre or Post Office. If you are disabled or seeking a companion entitlement, contact your nearest social work area office who will help you to complete your application:

Paisley area social work office

• phone: 0141 842 5151
• email: paisley.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Renfrew area social work office

• phone: 0141 886 5784
• email: renfrew.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Johnstone area social work office

• phone: 01505 342300
• email: johnstone.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the new National Entitlement Card scheme, call the SPT Travel Card Unit on 0141 333 3211 or email freebus@spt.co.uk.

Press Release: 14 June 2006