An Employee Concession Scheme (ECS) card is a type of smartcard that provides discounted travel on public transport to eligible employees in certain industries, such as healthcare, education, and social care. The card is issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) and can be used on all public transport services in England, including buses, trains, and trams. To apply for an ECS card, you must be employed in an eligible industry and meet certain criteria, such as working a minimum number of hours per week and earning below a certain income threshold. You can apply for an ECS card online or by post.
ECS cards offer a number of benefits, including: