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If you’re of pensionable age and applying for a bus pass for the first time then you’ll need to bring with you a copy of one item in list A and one item in list B from the table below with you to the library:

A - Proof of age                                              

  • Birth certificate       
  • Proof of state pension          
  • Passport                                                                                               
  • Driving licence

B - Proof of address

  • Council tax bill
  • Utility bill  
  • Rent book / statement
  • Bank statement

People with disabilities 

People with disabilities are automatically entitled to concessionary travel if you are entitled to the Disability Living Allowance (Mobility Component) at the higher rate. If you have not been awarded the DLA mobility component at the higher rate and think that you are eligible, you should bring one of the following in list A and one of the following in list B to the library. Cumbria County Council will make an assessment based on your individual circumstances.

A - Proof of disability                                        

  • Letter / certificate from Medical Specialist / Hospital                                               
  • Letter from Social Services (learning disability)        
  • Letter from DVLA          
  • Completed Declaration of Authority
  • DLA Mobility Component at the higher rate
  • War pension mobility supplement
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B - Proof of address

  • Council tax bill
  • Utility bill  
  • Rent book / statement
  • Bank statement