Martin Lewis highlights widened Disabled Persons Railcard rules

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:01 · Archive

Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility has been widened to include Blue Badge holders and some neurodivergent people.

Money expert Martin Lewis has highlighted changes to the Disabled Persons Railcard that widen its eligibility. The railcard now covers Blue Badge holders and people with long-term health conditions, mental impairment or neurodivergence that impacts their ability to travel. The scheme offers a third off UK rail fares.

The railcard costs approximately £20 for one year or £54 for three years. Lewis made the announcement during an episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live on ITV1 and ITVX on Tuesday, 13 October, urging viewers to check whether they could now qualify.

Lewis said: "Disability railcard, they have widened the eligibility. Earlier in the year, they said Blue Badge holders were added. Now if you have a long term health condition, mental impairment or neurodivergence that impacts your ability to travel, you can get one too." The changes mean people who previously did not qualify may now be able to access cheaper train travel, provided they meet the new eligibility criteria.

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Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers moneyMartin Lewis explains widened Disabled Persons Railcard rules, including Blue Badge holders and some neurodivergent people, offering a third off UK train fares.Romsey Advertiser · 19 Oct, 10:52
Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers moneyMartin Lewis explains widened Disabled Persons Railcard rules, including Blue Badge holders and some neurodivergent people, offering a third off UK train fares.Basingstoke Gazette · 19 Oct, 10:52
Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers moneyMartin Lewis explains widened Disabled Persons Railcard rules, including Blue Badge holders and some neurodivergent people, offering a third off UK train fares.Andover Advertiser · 19 Oct, 10:52

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