Use the links below to access information on free bus travel:
Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme (transport.gov.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 |
