24/7 free travel to all disabled bus pass holders in Norfolk

Norfolk County Council has announced that from 1st February, all disabled concessionary travel pass holders who live in Norfolk, will be able to travel by bus for free 24 hours a day, seven days a week when travelling within the county.

This initiative means that more than 14,500 people across the county and their eligible companions will now be able to travel on any bus at any time across Norfolk free of charge.

Previously concessionary pass holders with a disability were only able to travel for free on buses off-peak (all day on Saturdays and Sundays but only from 09:30 Monday to Friday) except for those registered blind or visually impaired.

Piers Marlow, Managing Director of First East of England, said: “At First Bus, we welcome this fantastic initiative by Norfolk County Council to support the County’s disabled concessionary travellers.

“Being able to travel for free before 9.30am will mean that many commuting to work or education will no longer incur a cost, and will also offer more flexibility for leisure users.”

To read the press release from Norfolk County Council, please click here.