How to apply for a disabled person's travel pass

If you have a serious walking difficulty and it is due to losing a leg in active service, you may be eligible for a travel pass.

This means being unable to walk 100m (110 yards) without stopping, severe discomfort or help from another person and who are so certified by the British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA).

You will need to provide the following:

• The applicant must provide evidence from British Limbless Ex Servicemen Association (BLESMA) that the serious walking difficulty is as a result of losing a leg in active service. This evidence must be a supporting letter from a BLESMA Support Worker.

AND, one of the following must be provided:

• Evidence that the applicant can provide proof they receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
• Evidence that the applicant has Personal Independence Payment (PIP) where the award is for at least 8 points in the “moving around” activity
• Evidence that the applicant is in receipt of the War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement
• Evidence that the applicant is in receipt of a Blue Badge for mobility.

Alternatively, if unable to provide any of the above, you will need to:

• Complete all questions within the application form and provide supporting medical evidence that show the applicant meets the eligibility criteria.

The information will be assessed by independent medical advisors and you may be required to attend a brief in person assessment.

You will also need to provide the following:

• Proof the applicant's address is within Greater Manchester.
• A recent, good quality photograph showing the applicant’s full face without a hat.

Please ensure that you have all of the above eligibility criteria to hand before completing the application form.

Other ways to apply

You can download a PDF application form.

Or, to get a paper application form, you can:

• Have one sent to you by using our online request form
• Pick one up from our Information and Ticket Office locations
• Call us on 0161 244 1000
• Email us at travel.pass@beenetwork.com

Once the application form is completed it can be sent in either paper or digital format (via email). All supporting evidence must be sent with the application form.

The paper forms are to be sent to:

• TfGM Head Office, 2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BG

The forms that are sent digitally need to have all supporting evidence sent with the application form to the following email address:

• travel.pass@beenetwork.com

If you are having difficulty completing the application form or need any advice please contact us on 0161 244 1000 or email us at travel.pass@beenetwork.com.

If you feel that you meet the eligibility but don’t have the requested evidence, please contact us on the above and we may be able to offer support to complete the application form.

Once your application is submitted we expect to process the outcome and inform you within 6 weeks. If we need any further information we will contact you on the details you have provided within the above stated 6 week period.