Companions go free

Inderdeep Bains • Published 17 Mar 2009 13:00 0 Comments

BUS pass holders in the Royal Borough will soon be able to enjoy a helping hand when they travel thanks to a new scheme.

The borough is introducing a new free companion scheme for carers on Monday, March 30.

Following requests from regular bus pass users, councillors have given the thumbs-up to the scheme which will allow carers to travel free when accompanying the pass holder on bus journeys.

Cllr Simon Dudley, lead member for adult and community services, said: "We have listened closely to the views of many of our bus pass users and have looked very carefully at enhancing the current scheme of bus pass allocation to reflect those concerns.

"I am confident that the new scheme will not only provide an incentive for carers to travel more frequently with the elderly or disabled person but will also make journeys less stressful for bus pass holders, knowing that they have someone with them to look out for them.

Existing bus pass holders - residents over the age of 60 and disabled people of all ages - will be entitled to apply for the new pass which will display a distinctive C indicating permission for a companion to travel with them free of charge.

For further information contact the Town Hall, Maidenhead, on 01628 683806 or email customer.services@rbwm.gov.uk">customer.services@rbwm.gov.uk

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This article appeared in Royal Borough Observer 17 Mar 09

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