Burnham-On-Sea residents over 60 years old and certain categories of people with disabilities will soon be able to travel free on buses across the county.
Sedgemooor District Council announced on Monday that it and Somerset County Council are launching a new Somerset Travelpass Scheme.
It entitles pass holders to travel free on public bus services on journeys which start and/or finish within the county boundary, between 9am and 11pm on weekdays, and all day at weekends and on public holidays.
The new scheme follows an amendment to the Transport Act 2000 requiring local authorities to offer free, off-peak fares for older and disabled people on local bus services in England from the start of April this year.
A spokesman told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “If you have not had a travel pass before and would like one, all you have to do is telephone Sedgemoor District Council on 0845 408 2540 or call into your local office for an application form.”
“You will need to bring with you a passport size photograph, proof of the grounds on which you are applying i.e. age, disability and proof of residence such as a telephone or electricity bill.”
