# Are there travel concessions for children with disabilities?

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Yes — children with disabilities in India can access travel concessions on Indian Railways, several airlines and state road-transport buses. The UDID card, issued under the RPwD Act 2016, unlocks most of these, and many cover one accompanying escort. Apply with a valid disability certificate.

*Travel often feels like one more hurdle when you're raising a child with a disability — but India's railways, air travel and road transport hold concessions designed to lighten that load.*

## In short
Yes — children with disabilities in India are entitled to travel concessions across Indian Railways, several airlines and many state road-transport corporations. The key that unlocks most of these is the **UDID card** (Unique Disability ID) issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Concessions cover the child and, in many cases, one accompanying escort.

## What's available and how to claim it
**Indian Railways** offers concessional fares for persons with disabilities — including children — across most classes, with discounts that typically extend to one travelling escort. Categories covered include locomotor, visual, hearing and intellectual or developmental disabilities. You apply for a concession certificate linked to the disability, and many bookings can now be tagged using the UDID number.

**Air travel** — major Indian carriers provide fare concessions on the base fare for persons with certain disabilities, along with priority boarding, wheelchair assistance and support for accompanying carers. Policies vary by airline, so confirm at booking.

**Road transport** — most State Road Transport Corporations (for example in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra) offer free or heavily discounted bus passes for children with disabilities, often with a free escort pass. These are state-specific, so check your local RTC.

**The practical first step:** obtain a [UDID card](/) (apply via the national UDID portal with a disability certificate from a notified medical authority). A clear, current developmental or medical certificate makes every later application — railway, airline or bus — far smoother.

## A gentle note on the certificate
These concessions all rest on a recognised disability certificate, which is a medical and legal document — separate from any therapy assessment. Your child's developmental profile and therapy needs are understood through clinical assessment; the certificate itself is issued by a notified government medical board.

## The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care — never online and never from a checklist. While the certificate for concessions comes from a government medical authority, our team can help you understand your child's developmental needs and prepare a clear picture of their strengths and support areas. Explore the [AbilityScore®](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) and our [therapy services](/speech-therapy) to begin.

## Trusted sources
Framework follows the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (administered via the UDID scheme), with disability certification standards overseen by the Rehabilitation Council of India. Always confirm current concession rates directly with Indian Railways, your chosen airline and your state road-transport corporation, as figures are revised periodically.

**Next step —** message our family support team on WhatsApp at +91 91001 81181 and we'll help you understand your child's developmental profile and plan the next step.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

## Sources
- Rehabilitation Council of India — disability certification standards: https://rehabcouncil.nic.in
- WHO — disability and health framework: https://www.who.int

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