Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Make the companion bus pass scheme a national statutory requirement.
Closed
95 signatures
What the petition asks
The scheme is currently a discretionary entitlement which varies from county to county. I would like it to become a statutory requirement across the country.
The scheme allows for people with disabilities that cannot travel alone to take a companion with them free of charge.
The scheme allows for people with disabilities that cannot travel alone to take a companion with them free of charge.
It is unfair that this is only available in parts of the country due to it being discretionary. Travelling with a companion will help people with disabilities use public transport.
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
95
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
16 Mar 2020
Closed
16 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.