[Margaret Pilkington]

There has been a report in one of the papers that it is possible that the free bus passes are to be 'means tested'.

I have a bus pass and use it from time to time...mainly at weekends and Bank Holidays.
I think that many pensioners in this country get a raw deal.
The Uk pension is one of the lowest in Europe.
Other than my bus pass, the only things that I get free are eye tests and prescriptions(and the free prescriptions does not benefit me as i take no prescribed medications on a regular basis).

I have worked hard for all of my life, I have paid taxes and I still do pay tax.
I do not want people to think I am a sponger when I use my bus pass...because I am not...my taxes pay for this so called 'perk'.

Personally, I would prefer to have a better pension and pay up front for my travel like everyone else does.

OK, Rant over.