In reference to the letter from P Grant (The Argus, April 20), as the administrator of a bus pass scheme I felt I should clarify the situation regarding companion passes.
A companion pass is issued to a person unable to travel without the assistance of a companion. Evidence to prove this is required before the bus pass is issued.
The pass does not name a companion as it will not necessarily be the same person available to provide the assistance for the journey required. There is no age restriction on the person who acts as the companion as long as it is clear that person is able to provide the assistance needed for the pass holder to make the journey so it is possible the companion is a child in some cases.
It does not matter how many people they travel with, a companion is still required for the passholder to make that journey and it is quite reasonable for them to nominate the adult rather than the child as the companion assisting them on that occasion.
Where a companion pass is issued, the pass holder is not permitted to travel without a companion. If they become able to travel without the assistance of a companion, the companion pass should be surrendered so a standard free-travel bus pass can be issued in its place.
Alan Tubb
Mile Oak, Brighton
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