As far as I am aware the Freedom Pass conditions only allow free train
travel in the local London area, equivalent to the area more or less
also covered by the Tube network. This is certainly true for Freedom
Passes issued in London, I am not sure of the conditions elsewhere.
The English Freedom Pass scheme does not entitle you to travel freely on
public transport in Wales and I believe this also applies to Scotland.
There are no formal provisions for assisted train fares for Carers of
disabled people with the Freedom Pass, but I believe that if you provide
evidence of blind registration at the ticket office there used to be
some provision for assisted fares for carers. I have not done this for
years and I am not sure this is still current.
On the whole if you want to use trains and have assistance with a
Carer your best bet is to buy a Disabled Rail Card which can be
purchased on a yearly or three yearly basis. This provides discounts
not just for you but any carer as well.
David Griffith
On 07/02/2016 11:39, Billy Inglis wrote:
Hi guys, Firs, let me apologise if this is off topic, but I thought some people on list wouold be holders of the bus pass itself.
I’m wondering about the wworkings of the buse pass.
I realise it also does other forums of transport such as Trains and Ferries.
Mainly I am Interested in travelling with my carer by train.
My question?
Does my pass do both me and my carer on the train. What I mean is. Do we both travel free of charge, or will there be a charge for my carer?.
If this is too far off topic, please just Ignore, Billy