A new style of Bus/Rail photo pass for the over 60s and disabled persons and their registered carer(s) is currently being issued for Island residents. This new pass will be valid for five years and entitle the holder to the same concessionary benefits as before. These benefits are:

•         Free Travel on scheduled Bus Vannin services after 09:00 Mondays to Fridays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public/Bank Holidays.
•         Half Fare travel on Bus Vannin services up to 09:00 Mondays to Fridays.
•         Limited concessions on Friday and Saturday Night Owl ‘Hullad Oie’ services.
•         Free Travel on scheduled services of the Isle of Man Steam Railway.
•         Free Travel on scheduled services of the Manx Electric Railway.
•         Free Travel on scheduled services of the Snaefell Mountain Railway.

Residents holding an old style concessionary pass must now renew this pass before 31st December 2012.
 
Failure to carry the new style pass of the type issued will result in its withdrawal and the passenger being required to pay the appropriate fare after this date.
 
Photo ID cards can be issued by the Isle of Man Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal between 10.00 and 16.00 Monday to Friday.
 
Should you have any questions regarding this scheme please contact the Welcome Centre, Tel 662525.