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Passenger Assistants

Information for journeys that may require an escort or passenger assistant, subject to the specific contract and passenger assessment.

Passenger Assistants

Information for journeys that may require an escort or passenger assistant, subject to the specific contract and passenger assessment.

Information that should be agreed

  • Whether an assistant is specified by the commissioner.
  • Role, training and passenger-specific expectations.
  • Seat, restraint and handover arrangements.
  • Continuity and cover requirements.
  • How the assistant communicates with driver and contacts.

No unsupported promise

Vehicle type, passenger assistant provision, driver allocation, training and contract standards must be confirmed for the specific route. The website should not imply that every capability is automatically available.

Next step

Use the SEND contract enquiry to provide the initial route and schedule information.

Discuss the route and service standard

A recurring education route should only begin after the schedule, passenger needs, responsibilities and documentation have been agreed.

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