Don’t miss out on free travel

TRANSPORT bosses are encouraging Oldhamers to apply for the new National Concessionary Travel Pass as soon as possible.

Passengers will need the new smartcard-style passes for free travel after September when the old passes will no longer be valid.

The passes — for over 60s and eligible disabled people — allow free travel on off-peak local bus services throughout England as well as on trains and trams in Greater Manchester after 9.30am.

Anyone who needs a new travel pass should go to the Travelshop at their local bus station. It is essential that applicants take a recent colour passport-style photograph, proof of their date of birth and address.

Anyone who would like an application form sent to them by post should call 0161-244 1050 or e-mail passes2008@gmpte.gov.uk.


Visit www.gmpte.com for more information.