I already have a disabled National Entitlement Card (NEC) for the Older and Disabled Scheme. Will I need a new card to continue to travel on the bus for free?

I already have a disabled National Entitlement Card (NEC) for the Older and Disabled Scheme. Will I need a new card to continue to travel on the bus for free?

It is your choice. Some local council areas provide discounted travel on rail, tram or subway with a Disabled Persons’ NEC, but you are likely to have to renew that card more often. Currently, a Disabled Persons’ NEC is valid for up to three years. Further information can be found at https://www.transport.gov.scot/concessionary-travel/60plus-or-disabled/

However, if you have a Disabled Companion NEC, allowing a companion to travel for free with you, then you should not change to the new under 22 scheme. The new under 22 scheme does not allow anyone to travel with you for free.