Does my National Entitlement Card (NEC) allow me discounts or free travel on rail, tram, subway or ferry?

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• Can I load my National Entitlement Card (NEC)/Young Scot NEC on the app rather than carrying the card?

  No, you must have your NEC or Young Scot NEC with you if you want to travel for free.

• Why do I need a new NEC/Young Scot NEC to get free bus travel?

  Your new card will have the free travel entitlement digitally encoded onto it. All bus journeys made under the scheme must be recorded so that the Scottish Government can reimburse operators for the fare. Tapping your NEC or Young Scot NEC on the ...

• How do I get free under 22 bus travel?

  You will need a new NEC or a Young Scot NEC issued on or after 10th January 2022. You will not be able to travel for free on the bus without one. If you already have a card (issued on or before 9th January 2022), you will need to apply for a ...

• How do I use my National Entitlement Card (NEC)/Young Scot NEC on the bus?

  In most cases, you place your card on the card reader machine next to the bus driver. Ask the driver if you have any questions.

• Where can I go under the free bus travel scheme?

  You can travel Scotland wide on local and long distance bus services, apart from a few exceptions such as premium-fare night buses, city sightseeing buses, and some airport transfer services. Check with your bus operator if in doubt. You can create ...