OAP bus passes

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roddydogs wrote: »

Kens changing it to "All Day", dont know when this starts thou

Ken has said that will be in his Manifesto for the Mayor of London Election. So, unless he gets re-elected it may not happen.

Hapless wrote:

But the bus companies don't have to accept anyone with a bus pass, especially if they company is not getting the payments from the council.

It only applies to public bus services, i.e those that are permitted to stop and pick up at designated bus stops. In reality the vast majority of bus services. These sevice, especially in London, only operate under the control of the appropriate local authority (Transport for London) in London and must provide the service in accordance with the T&C's the local authority stipulate. Indeed in London the bus companies tender to operate a sevice and will have been aware of the Freedom Pass that gives 60+ free bus (and tube and tram) travel in London. The London Boroughs are responsible for making a contribution to reimburse the Bus operators the fare for these travellers. Whislt they may threaten not to continue with it, to date there have been no disenters. The method of control is by the local authority witholding passes not the bus company unilaterally deciding who can travel.

roddydogs

A "Freedom Bus pass can only be issued "Personally" ie you cant apply for one on someones behalf. The Post Office concerned is upstairs-no lift, so how can people who cant climb stairs get one?, or if your disabled you may not even be able to get to the Post Office.
Any ideas. please dont post "IF you cant get a pass, how can u get on a bus type replys.

shelovestobuystuff

Travelling expenses to a Hospital appointment can be claimed back if in receipt of pension or benefits.At my local hospital you have to show the bus journey ticket to a cashier at the hospital along with proof of status to be instantly reimbursed.Check into it.

lilac_lady

Scotland has had free bus passes for over 60s for some time now. You can go anywhere in Scotland so it's a boon, even more so with the price of petrol now. I'm looking forward to it when I qualify.