Who gets Free Travel under 66?

People on Disability Allowance, Blind Pension, Carer's Allowance or Invalidity Pension. Also people who meet the sight test for Blind Pension, or who a doctor says can't drive for a year.

Can someone travel with me for free?

A partner can, on most passes. A companion over 16 can if you can't travel alone, if you get Blind Pension, or if you're 70 or over.

Do I lose Free Travel if I get a job?

Not straight away. Moving from Disability Allowance or Invalidity Pension into work, you keep it for 5 years.

Carers and disability

Free Travel and the extras with your payment

Who gets Free Travel, for a partner or a companion too, and the weekly extras that come with a disability or carer's payment.

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Common questions

Who gets Free Travel under 66?: People on Disability Allowance, Blind Pension, Carer's Allowance or Invalidity Pension. Also people who meet the sight test for Blind Pension, or who a doctor says can't drive for a year.
Can someone travel with me for free?: A partner can, on most passes. A companion over 16 can if you can't travel alone, if you get Blind Pension, or if you're 70 or over.
Do I lose Free Travel if I get a job?: Not straight away. Moving from Disability Allowance or Invalidity Pension into work, you keep it for 5 years.

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