Petition · Department for Transport
Require all bus operators across England to accept companion bus passes
Closed
91 signatures
What the petition asks
Set a legal requirement for all bus operators to accept companion passes issued to disabled people, including when issued in another local authority. These are official concessions, and we think refusing them undermines accessibility and discriminates against disabled passengers.
Disabled people often rely on carers to travel safely and independently. The companion bus passes are issued by the Local Authority to support this need, yet some operators refuse to accept them. We feel this creates confusion, restricts mobility, and discriminates against disabled passengers. A national enforcement would ensure consistency, dignity, and equal access to public transport for all.
Timeline
| 8 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
91
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
8 Sep 2025
Closed
8 Mar 2026
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.