Question reference: S6W-01296
- Date lodged: 7 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 21 July 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that holders of Saltire+1 entitlement cards can book discounted travel for their companions online.
Answer
Under the National Concessionary Bus Travel Scheme for Older and Disabled People, a holder of a +1 National Entitlement Card is entitled to free bus travel for themselves and a companion travelling together with them for the same journey on local registered and long distance scheduled bus journeys throughout Scotland. Booking arrangements generally only apply to longer distance scheduled bus services and are the responsibility of the bus operator.