(09 Jul 2022, 10:49 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Sometimes people can have a companion if they have a pass because they have a, disability which makes it difficult or not safe for them to go out unaccompanied eg because they have certain mental health issues, learning difficulties or communication problems.

If someone scores highly on the daily living component of PIP, as well as mobility, thus automatically entitles them to travel with a carer on the pass.

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You are fine to make local, familiar journeys alone. There would probably be a beep if someone with a plus 1 pass from Durham tried to use it alone in Morpeth, though!

That said, they would have to use it alone in Middlesbrough. I buy an appropriate day ticket if I'm expecting to catch more than one bus in teesside with one of the boys on their pass because they don't have the companion agreement.