KCC 16+ Travel Saver
Updates
It’s too early to apply for next year – you can still apply for a pass for the current scheme but applications for the 2023/24 school year will open in June. Please do not try to apply before then.
The KCC 16+ Travel Saver is a bus pass which can save parents and students up to 50% on the cost of bus travel to and from school and college. To apply for a pass you must be:
- a resident of Kent (whose household pays Council Tax to a Kent district or borough council for Kent County Council services)
- 16 to 19 years old and in academic years 12 to 14 (to be eligible your date of birth must be between 1 September 2004 and 31 August 2006)
- attending a participating school, college, work, learning provider or apprenticeship provider.
For most students, this pass will save you around 50% of what you might pay if you bought an annual season ticket from a bus operator.
The KCC 16+ Travel Saver is valid at any time of the day and on any day of the year, including evenings, weekends and school holidays.
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Cost
The pass is £500 for the year. Spread the cost with monthly instalments and find out about any discounts available.
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Apply
Apply or renew your 16+ Travel Saver before 31 July to get it on the first day of term.
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Your pass
Lost and stolen passes, buses you can use and expected behaviour of pass holders.
Collecting your 16+ Travel Saver
Your KCC 16+ Travel Saver should be ready to collect from school or college on the first day of term if you applied by 31 July 2022.
Find out what to do if your pass is not at school or college and what will happen on the first few days of term.
