When you reach retirement age one of the free perks you will qualify for is an older person's bus pass.
But with the rules around the state pension age set to change in England, you may receive it later in life than you expected.
For those in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or Wales it will be possible to apply for an older person's bus pass from the age of 60.
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However, in England, people will only be able to get the free pass from when they reach the female state pension age, whether they're a man or a woman, reports the Express.
As it stands, most people will reach their state pension age when they hit 66 but this is set to change in the coming years.
The state pension age, for both men and women, will reach 67 between 2026 and 2028 under the Government's current schedule.
Beyond this, it will rise to 68 by 2046.
To start the application process, claimants will need to head to the Government's website.
On the website there is a tool where users enter their postcode.
They will then be presented with the contact details for their local council.
Local councils can then be contacted for their bus pass claiming procedures, which may differ between local authorities.
State pensions themselves require at least 10 years of National Insurance contributions.
To receive the full amount of £179.60 per week, at least 35 years will be needed.
Claims for state pensions can be made online and the Government details this is the fastest method.
However, payments can also be claimed over the phone or through the post.
State pensions can be claimed up to four months in advance of reaching the state pension age.
This should be noted carefully as state pensions are not paid out automatically, they will need to be claimed.
The Government will send out letters to eligible recipients no later than two months before they reach state pension age, telling them what to do.
