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Using your bus pass

When to use your bus pass

Once you have your bus pass, you can use it right away, just like you would with a new debit or credit card. You can use your pass to travel:

  • between 9:30am and 11pm, Monday to Friday
  • all day at weekends
  • on public holidays
  • on the Park and Ride bus in Canterbury (parking charges apply)
  • across Kent, London and the rest of England.

This is an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. The government sets the eligibility and times for using your card.

Read all the terms and conditions.

How to use your bus pass

Your bus pass is a smart card. Simply tap it on the smart ticket machine when you get on the bus.

Using your pass in London

If you're travelling on London buses, you will need to show your pass to the driver.

Bus pass no longer working

If it isn't working, show your pass to the bus driver. Your bus pass cannot be used on coaches or trains. If after some time it still does not work on buses in Kent, see how to replace your bus pass.