Concessionary Bus Pass reform

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RE: Concessionary Bus Pass reform

(30/07/2019 03:58)Mayneway Wrote:  We need to do away with it altogether. When growing up in the early 90’s I can remember my gran paying a concessionary fare on the bus and paying the same fare for me (half adult fare). It worked fine.

Yes we can argue that these people have paid into the pot so should get a free pass, but we need to accept that this system has played a very big part in destroying some of our bus networks.

This i will wholly standby, said for years and years it should not be a thing at all, the only people who deserve one are those who are physically disabled in my honest opinion, i myself qualify for one with hidden disabilities however i am FULLY capable of using the bus and paying my way and refused to accept it.

Two of the main reasons i refused it 1. i am fully able to use a bus even though being classed as disabled and 2. i want my bus to stay. i'd rather give Arriva £4.50 than whatever a pass gives these days.

Although its slightly different for me now as i drive i still use my bus simply to keep it running even if its little, its a difference.