BROMSGROVE bus users are being reminded that from October 1 national concessionary pass holders can only travel free on production of their national Smartcard bus pass.

District concessionary passes and temporary concessionary bus passes issued to some residents following the introduction of the new national concessionary travel scheme on April 1 this year, will no longer be valid on local buses.

Those who have applied and not yet received their new Smartcard concessionary bus pass should contact Bromsgrove District Council on 01527 881288, and for details about the new national bus concession call Worcestershire Hub on 01905 765 943 or go to www.worcestershire. gov.uk/concessionarytravelpass.