Concessionary fares for 60+ (request an application pack)

Am I eligible

If you are aged between 60 and 64 and you are a permanent resident of Northern Ireland, then you are eligible for a 60+ SmartPass. If you are 65 or over, and live permanently in Northern Ireland, you are eligible for a Senior SmartPass. Please refer to free bus travel and concessions for more information.

The following is a summary of the terms and conditions. To read the full version please refer to the Terms and Conditions

A working SmartPass must be presented prior to every journey to obtain free fares.
The 60+ SmartPass is only valid on journeys taken within Northern Ireland.
The 60+ SmartPass is not transferable.
When you use your 60+ SmartPass you must comply with the operator’s conditions of carriage.
The SmartPass remains the property of DRD.
After receiving your ticket you must check that the journeys details are correct
If you lose or damage your SmartPass, you are liable to pay for its replacement.
Your 60+ SmartPass will expire when you reach 65, and you are responsible for applying for a Senior SmartPass

How do I apply

You can apply for a 60+ SmartPass from 30th June 2008.

To request an application form, complete and submit our online form. Your request will be sent to Translink who will post you out an application form. Alternatively, you can request an application form by phoning 0845 600 0049. Deaf or hard of hearing applicants should call the Textphone number (028) 90387505

Request an application pack

Using your 60+ SmartPass

With a 60+ SmartPass you can travel free on nearly all scheduled bus and rail services within Northern Ireland provided by the following operators:

Metro
Ulsterbus
Northern Ireland Railways
Airporter
B&C Coaches
Cavehill Coaches
Logan’s Executive Travel
Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway Company
McAnulty’s Coach Hire

Please note that the 60+ SmartPass does not entitle you to free travel on cross-border journeys, or on journeys taken within the Republic of Ireland.