What Did You Discover About Yourself After You Became A Senior Citizen?

Oh dear I do wish some people would get facts correct, when contradicting something I've written..


In England the age of eligibility for free bus passes currently is the same as it is for claiming state pension - 66 years old.

I should know, I just got mine last year...


To work out if you are eligible for a free bus pass in England, you must have reached the national retirement age.


Queries are likely to surface regarding individual questions of eligibility, so the government has launched a tool to help people.
More information about how to get a free bus pass can be found on the government website.



https://www.nationalworld.com/lifes...eople-in-uk-check-if-you-are-eligible-3515285
 
hollydolly said:
Oh dear I do wish some people would get facts correct, when contradicting something I've written..
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hollydolly…you are only “contradicted” when you give out incorrect information.

May I most respectfully request that you do some basic research before writing blanket statements.

I am English, I know what happens in the UK and rather than give our American and Canadian members the wrong impression of my country, I feel I must correct you on some occasions.

This is not meant to cause offence in any way, but it really grates when incorrect information is bandied about and you do this quite frequently.

As I said before I hope you take this in the respectful way in which it is given.
 
Jamala said:
hollydolly…you are only “contradicted” when you give out incorrect information.

May I most respectfully request that you do some basic research before writing blanket statements.

I am English, I know what happens in the UK and rather than give our American and Canadian members the wrong impression of my country, I feel I must correct you on some occasions.

This is not meant to cause offence in any way, but it really grates when incorrect information is bandied about and you do this quite frequently.

As I said before I hope you take this in the respectful way in which it is given.
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Read the link I posted.. It clearly says we cannot get a Bus pass until retiring age in England and that is 66... ....I got mine last year , so I know from personal experience

You're now making yourself look like a fool.. an uniformed one at that.

...and if you live in England as you suggest you do.. and my county as you suggest.. you might want to get the phrasing correct in your strap..instead of backwards... !! It's Hertfordshire Hegehog, not the other way around ... but then you would know that if you lived here ! Just as you would know it's 66 for the Bus pass...

.....and FYI... when I give information on this forum.. I do so with full knowledge that it's from my own personal experience or I have researched it .. having been a researcher within the media for 3 decades.. I am very rarely wrong...unlike you continuing to insist you're right when presented not Once but Twice with Basic facts that anyone can check..whether in the USA or here..

... now toddle off and swot up.. further than the first hit on Google as you did earlier..
 
hollydolly said:
Read the link I posted.. It clearly says we cannot get a Bus pass until retiring age in England and that is 66... ....I got mine last year , so I know from personal experience

You're now making yourself look like a fool.. an uniformed one at that.

...and if you live in England as you suggest you do.. and my county as you suggest.. you might want to get the phrasing correct in your strap..instead of backwards... !! It's Hertfordshire Hegehog, not the other way around ... but then you would know that if you lived here ! Just as you would know it's 66 for the Bus pass...

.....and FYI... when I give information on this forum.. I do so with full knowledge that it's from my own personal experience or I have researched it .. having been a researcher within the media for 3 decades.. I am very rarely wrong...unlike you continuing to insist you're right when presented not Once but Twice with Basic facts that anyone can check..whether in the USA or here..

... now toddle off and swot up.. further than the first hit on Google as you did earlier..
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You didn’t disappoint…just the reply I expected…have a lovely day and…

Nope, it’sHertfordshire Hedgehog or Hedgehog from Herts....same thing LOL

https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co...-hertfordshire-phrases-long-forgotten-3499556
 
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Jamala said:
hollydolly…you are only “contradicted” when you give out incorrect information.

May I most respectfully request that you do some basic research before writing blanket statements.

I am English, I know what happens in the UK and rather than give our American and Canadian members the wrong impression of my country, I feel I must correct you on some occasions.

This is not meant to cause offence in any way, but it really grates when incorrect information is bandied about and you do this quite frequently.

As I said before I hope you take this in the respectful way in which it is given.
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This is a gracious, polite, and courteous response......

hollydolly said:
Read the link I posted.. It clearly says we cannot get a Bus pass until retiring age in England and that is 66... ....I got mine last year , so I know from personal experience

You're now making yourself look like a fool.. an uniformed one at that.

...and if you live in England as you suggest you do.. and my county as you suggest.. you might want to get the phrasing correct in your strap..instead of backwards... !! It's Hertfordshire Hegehog, not the other way around ... but then you would know that if you lived here ! Just as you would know it's 66 for the Bus pass...

.....and FYI... when I give information on this forum.. I do so with full knowledge that it's from my own personal experience or I have researched it .. having been a researcher within the media for 3 decades.. I am very rarely wrong...unlike you continuing to insist you're right when presented not Once but Twice with Basic facts that anyone can check..whether in the USA or here..

... now toddle off and swot up.. further than the first hit on Google as you did earlier..
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And this is obviously a person full of herself, showing her need to learn manners and respect for others.
 
Back to the original topic, if 63 is considered a Senior Citizen I learned at that age that I was "living to work" rather than "working to live". After I retired, I realized that my career no longer fueled me or provided a life balance and that I was happy to no longer be beholden to a particular schedule or boss. I talked to a friend (and former employee) today who retired last year. Neither of us could believe how we had the time to keep up our households prior to retirement. Experts talk about "being in the moment", and I never was while working. Now I notice things like birds chirping or trees that have new sprouts.

At 65, I think about death vs. longevity. I've seen so many of the people who were part of my youth (David Crosby, Ray Liotta, Kirstie Alley, Olivia Newton-John, Christine McVie, Tony Dow, William Hurt) pass away and it reminds me of my mortality. On the other hand, I wonder if I will live another 30 years due to modern science and outlive my savings. That has been the biggest eye-opener for me as a Senior Citizen.
 
hollydolly said:
In England the age of eligibility for free bus passes currently is the same as it is for claiming state pension - 66 years old.

I should know, I just got mine last year...
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That's something that I thought I would never use, how wrong could I be? Living where we do, on the edge of The New Forest, on the Hants/Dorset border, we are in the centre of three major conurbations: Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton. The bus service to each are all express services. My guess is that they all replaced the rail services lost to Beeching. The fares are not cheap, but the service of all three routes start early and finish late at night. How we have capitalised on catching the bus and not worrying about parking.

Outside of the peak period, we join other oldies, the bus crews call the routes, the silver express.
 
hearlady said:
Could the age have changed at some point?
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The UK government has ruled that everyone on reaching pension age is eligible for the bus pass.

However, there are contingencies and extenuating circumstances. If someone has not reached retirement age, but needs it, then they can be granted free travel regardless of their age (some in their 20s, 30s, 40s and so on, can be exempted and given free travel).

In London, seniors can travel free of charge within London only. When they reach retirement age it is extended to the other counties.

On the very rare occasions when I travel by bus in London I have to pay the full fare. However, I do have to know of these government rules because it is part of the work I do, and I cannot pass on misinformation to people who rely on me for the truth.

Just because something happens one way for someone, does not mean it is the same for everyone.
Blanket statements are thoughtless. There are always exceptions.
 
It's of limited use having a bus pass where I live. The bus services have all be cut back or discontinued. The only useful route is to Aberdeen (every 30 mins), but I have to travel 9 miles to town to catch it. Still, it saves the cost of fuel and parking and it's particularly useful when we visit the theatre.
 
The UK government has ruled that everyone on reaching pension age is eligible for the bus pass.


in Wales its 60,,,and Wales is in the UK?
 
read your post,,the uk gov ruled everyone,witch means in the uk,,and Wales is in uk,but we arnt ruled by uk on bus passes,,,,
so takeing the piss out my post dosent make yours right ;)
 
Right Now said:
The above is what I have learned well before becoming a senior citizen. Be truthful.
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In what way was my post not truthful ?.. one thing I always am always is honest..if people don't like what I say it doesn't make it false, nor does it make me ';full of myself''.. why the personal attack ? .. ... read the link.. or do your own research.. the age for a free bus pass in England is 66 years old.. !!
 
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