Are you eligible for a Companion Pass?
If you qualify for a Blind or Disabled Person’s pass and you are unable to travel alone, you may be entitled to a companion pass.
More about the benefits of a Companion Pass
You may qualify for a companion pass if you are unable to travel alone and:
- Have or are eligible for a Blind Person’s Pass,
or if you
- Have or are eligible for a Disabled Person's Pass AND are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Higher rate care disability living allowance
- Higher rate attendance allowance
- PIP - enhanced rate daily living
- PIP – at least 10 points on the ‘Planning and following a journey’ activity
You need to be awarded these benefits for at least 12 months and you need to provide a copy of your full benefits award letter as proof.