Piers Morgan loses it over ADHD ticket discount
Piers Morgan issued a furious verdict after it was revealed that people with ADHD could be entitled to discounted train tickets. This comes after the eligibility for a disabled person's rail card was expanded at the end of September, enabling people with neurodivergence or a long-term impairment to be included. According to the NHS, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is listed as a neurodivergent condition. As a result, those eligible would receive a third off the price of their train tickets for themselves and one companion. This will be alongside blind, deaf and epileptic passengers, as well as blue badge holders.
TL;DR
- Eligibility for the disabled person's rail card has expanded to include people with neurodivergence or long-term impairments, including ADHD.
- Eligible individuals will receive a third off train tickets for themselves and a companion.
- Piers Morgan expressed outrage over the change, calling it a sign society has "lost our f****** minds."
- Some social media users defended the policy, criticizing those who attacked it and suggesting Morgan did not understand the terms.
- Railcard eligibility for neurodivergence requires a diagnosis of a condition lasting at least 12 months that causes significant barriers to rail travel.
- Applications are assessed case-by-case, and confirmation of diagnosis alone may not suffice.
- Rail minister Lord Hendy called the expansion a "railcard revolution" for more accessible travel.