Updated bus pass with added benefit

arbroath_lass

Edinburghlass wrote: »

Your C pass can be used by you and a companion for free across Scotland so next time just say to the driver its a C pass and this is your companion.

Sorry a C pass in Scotland is for one person only. It will have a C+1 (I think or just C+) if you are allowed a companion free of charge.

Edinburghlass_2

arbroath_lass wrote: »

Sorry a C pass in Scotland is for one person only. It will have a C+1 (I think or just C+) if you are allowed a companion free of charge.

Absolutely right, sorry about that. It was the school crossing guy that was telling me he has one or in fact his wife I think. All this talk of C standing for companion made me think that after this conversation when in fact it stands for Concession and you need to apply for a C+1 as per this website.

http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/concessionary-travel/who-qualifies/companion-entitlement

This is for Scotland though so anyone in England would be best to check their own area.

GlasweJen

In Scotland C is for concession and it's there to differentiate between free transport for disabled/pensioners and subsidised transport for people aged 16-18 as the cards have the same design and young disabled peoples cards also have the young scot label on them. C+1 is concession plus one other person.

System

chickywiggle wrote: »

i 'think' Sheffield do this..... am sure i overheard a conversation about it on the tram a month or so back.

They do

Though i think its for high rate care and other things

System

yes, the Higher Rate of Mobility Living Allawance. In other words, those who cannot walk many steps without an aid.

crutches

In Gwynedd if you are Medium care DLA you can request a C for companion on your card. (Easier done through SS)