“Please Offer Me a Seat” Badges and Travel Assistance Cards: Asking for Help on Buses and Trains

Not everyone who needs a seat or a little extra help looks as if they do. Free badges and cards – such as Transport for London’s “Please offer me a seat” badge and travel support card, and Scotland’s Thistle Assistance card and app – let you ask quietly, without having to explain. This course explains what each one does, who can have one, how to get it, and how to use it with confidence.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information based on Transport for London and Transport Scotland guidance checked in November 2026. Schemes can change, so check with the operator before you travel.

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