By Local Democracy Reporter Jude Holden
CONCESSIONARY bus pass users will be able to travel free by bus all day every day under a new plan put forward by Wiltshire Council.
Until 31 March next year, the pass will be valid at any time, if boarding in Wiltshire.
Before these plans, those who are who qualified as concessionary passengers due to age or disability were only entitled to free off-peak travel on local services from 9:30 am to 11pm, Monday to Friday, all day at weekends and Bank Holidays.
Wiltshire Councils says it is encouraging as many people to use the bus as possible.
If you are eligible to use the concessionary bus pass due to age and if you continue to use your pass, Wiltshire Council will send you a new pass automatically prior to the expiry date of your current bus pass which you can use immediately.
However, if you do not use your pass for an extended period, you remain eligible for a pass but may need to contact Wiltshire Council for your new pass to be issued.
Visit www.wiltshire. gov.uk/transport-public-concessionary-fares for further details about the concessionary pass and to calculate what age you will be eligible for the pass.
