I AM at a loss to understand how Sleaford, Lincoln and Skegness have managed to flout the rules on concessionary travel for the disabled and over-60s.
I received my bus pass six months ago along with every other eligible person in England, along with specific rules and regulations regarding concessionary travel, and I quote: "National entitlement.
The new pass entitles you to free off-peak trav
el on local buses anywhere in England from 1 April 2008. (Off-peak hours are 9.30am until 11pm Monday to Friday and all day weekends and Bank Holidays)." Bus passes are not just local any more, but countrywide. It is stated on the pass that the travel is funded by HM Government.
If I, or anyone else in the country, should visit Grantham, we would be entitled by Government legislation to travel free on the local buses providing we have a pass, so travel is not just for local people but anyone in the country.
Is the government aware that Lincolnshire has decided to create its own rules enabling bus pass holders to enjoy 24-hour free travel, while the rest of the country must stick to the rules of off-peak hours? Obviously Grantham people seem to be under the impression that the off-peak hours rule has been thought up by your local district council just for them, whereas it is a new government ruling for all of England, and local councils cannot change the law to suit a few dissatisfied people.
NANCY CALLADINE
Lichfield, Staffs
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