Bus travel provides vital access to shopping, family, friends, medical appointments, and socialisation for older people and those with additional needs. In Derbyshire the free bus pass for older people and people with certain disabilities is known as “Goldcard”.
Gold card provides access to bus travel for free for those that need it most. Gold Card currently allows you to travel free, on local buses, throughout Derbyshire, from 9.30am up to 11pm on weekdays, and at any time during weekends and on bank holidays.
Gold Card also allows you to travel free, off-peak on local buses throughout the whole of England, from 9.30am to 11pm weekdays and at any time during weekends and bank holidays.
Gold Card holders can also travel free-of-charge anytime on Derbyshire Connect Dial-a-Bus 'shopping' buses.
If you are claiming a Gold card as an older person, the qualifying age is the State Pension age, which is currently 66. If you would like to claim a Gold card for disability reasons, you can check to see if you qualify here .
If you're applying because you have reached State Pension Age, you'll need to upload proof of age and address documents.
If you're applying for a disabled pass, you'll need to upload proof of identification, proof of address and eligibility documents.
You can apply for a Gold Card online or by contacting your district or borough council .
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Access to affordable and convenient bus travel is essential for older people and those with additional needs. Travel Derbyshire is pleased to be work with our partner operators in providing an extensive, free network of bus travel across the county and beyond for those that need it most.
Use the simple online application form to access your free Goldcard and benefit from discounted travel across Derbyshire.
Apply for your Goldcard here
Goldcard holders can travel free with Derbyshire Connect, our targetted service keeping people independent.
Find out about Derbyshire Connect