Any queries about the new entitlement card or the completion of the application form should contact the council's ACCESSLine on 08452 777 778

A NEW Scotland-wide free bus scheme for older and disabled people was introduced on 1 April 2006.

The new scheme applies Scotland-wide which means holders of the new card will be able to enjoy completely free bus travel wherever they go in Scotland.

Over and above this national entitlement Angus cardholders will also continue to enjoy the free or reduced rail travel within the county and to and from Dundee, thanks to Angus Council's local concessionary travel scheme for disabled or older people.

The new national scheme does not start until 1 April 2006 and new passes will not be issued until next March. Until then cardholders should carry on using their existing Angus concessionary travel pass.

Anyone with any queries about the new entitlement card or the completion of the application form should contact the council's ACCESSLine on 08452 777 778.