Apply for or renew a Medway Youth Pass

Young people who live in Medway can apply for a Medway Youth Pass.

The pass allows them to travel at a discounted rate on any local bus service.

Journeys must start in Medway and can be to anywhere in Kent.

For single journeys before 9am, show the Medway Youth Pass to the bus driver to get the child fare. Child fares are available in the afternoon automatically.

Pass type

There are 2 types of youth pass:

Under 16's Youth Pass

This pass is valid for 3 years or until the child finishes year 11 (whichever comes first).

16 to 18 Youth Pass

This pass is for 16 to 18 year olds. It can be used if the young person is in year 12 and above.

This pass is valid until the end of the academic year after their 18th birthday.

Apply for or renew a pass

You can apply for or renew a Medway Youth Pass online.

There is a £10 administration fee (£15 from the 1 April 2024). 

What you'll need

You'll need the following information to apply for or renew a Medway Youth Pass:

  • the details of the young person, including their name, address and date of birth
  • the details of the parent or guardian applying on behalf of the young person
  • a debit or credit card
  • a photo of the young person.

The photo is displayed on the pass to make sure it's being used correctly. It must:

  • be clear, not blurry
  • have a plain, light background
  • include the head and shoulders.

Apply for or renew a Medway Youth Pass

After you have applied

Once we have received your application, it will be looked at by our bus pass team.

We'll contact you to let you know if your application has been successful or not. This can take up to 6 weeks.

Once your application has been approved, the pass will be posted to the young person's address.