Decision details

Disability Bus Passes

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To consider the removal of time restrictions for disability bus passes issued under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.

Decision:

RESOLVED that the Executive:

1) Approved Option 2 – to remove all time restrictions for the use of disabled and disabled plus companion passes on all qualifying bus services under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.

2) Approved a Supplementary Estimate of £6,000 for 2024/25 and noted an ongoing budget growth requirement of £15,000 to be included in the February 2025 MTFP submission for 2025/26 onwards.

Wards Affected: Non-specific;

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Response to feedback from Community Conversations and Local Transport Plan 4 consultation

Contact: Rebecca Brooks Email: rebecca.brooks@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 908 8302.

Report author: Rebecca Brooks

Publication date: 27/09/2024

Date of decision: 26/09/2024

Decided at meeting: 26/09/2024 - Executive

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