(01 Feb 2015, 3:32 pm)Dan wrote It's one of the massive perks of being employed by a bus company. The employee's spouse would usually get a pass which entitles them to the same benefits; however, the employee's children only usually get a pass which entitles them to free travel on the bus who their parent is employed by (this is called a 'Privilege Pass' for Stagecoach).
The rules vary depending on which company you work for. Whilst Go North East employees can use their pass on all Go-Ahead bus operators (outside of London), I think Stagecoach are a bit stricter. I think I was once told that North East / Cumbria & North Lancs employees can use one another's services for free, but that's it. Tends to stay in the division otherwise.
..and remember - we can't have these Palatine 2s fitted with Urban 90 seating, e-leather seating, real 'slippy' leather, or anything like that!
No Dan, Stagecoach employees can use their pass on all Stagecoach divisions (bar London) - plus any relevant agreements in their respective areas, eg North East would be Arriva North East and Go North East officially (and Nexus ops like Metro, Ferry). Of course you can normally use your pass on operators with a relevant agreement in other areas but this is not strictly allowed under the terms. You'll generally find all of the big 4 accept each others passes (including First in this).