Free bus travel for Care Leavers - Apply Now

If you're a care leaver aged 16-25 and live in the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority or North Somerset Council region, you can claim free bus travel until the end of March 2029 or your 26th birthday, whichever is first.

All you need to do is enter your details below, along with a passport style photo, and a unique code.

You can get your code by contacting your pathway plan support worker at your local authority (Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, or North Somerset Council).

Once your application has been processed, you'll receive your WESTpass as either a smartcard or a digital pass, depending on your choice.

See Frequently Asked Questions

Your name *

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Date of birth *

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Email address *

Unique code *

You should have received this from the organisation supporting you.

Currently how often do you use public transport? * Most DaysWeeklyFortnightlyMonthlyNever

How do you normally travel? (tick all that apply) * WalkingCyclingBusCarRailE-Scooter

How will you use the WESTpass? * WorkEducationPleasureA mixture of the above

Will this WESTpass improve your access to particular services you would not otherwise have had easy access to due to transport limitations? * YesNo

Address *

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Passport-style photo *

The digital photo must:

• contain no other objects or people
• be taken against a plain light-coloured background
• be in clear contrast to the background
• not have 'red eye'

Yes, I would like to receive additional marketing and communication via email relating to this scheme

Yes, I would like to receive third party marketing about promotions and services via email related to this scheme

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