Free Bus Travel for 5-21 year olds

Use the links below to access information on free bus travel:

Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme (transport.gov.scot)

getyournec.scot

The type of National Entitlement Card you apply for and whether you need approval from a parent or guardian depends on your age.

Age Which NEC? Approval required?
0-4 year olds No card needed to travel for free by bus No
5-10 year olds NEC (without photo) Parent/guardian to apply
11-15 year olds NEC (with photo), or

Young Scot NEC

Parent/guardian to apply
16-21 year olds NEC (with photo), or

Young Scot NEC

Apply by themselves