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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
Yes Bernard, I am entitled to it, but I am saying that there are other ways around the thorny problem of the cost of concessionary fares on public transport.
I know that the fares still have to be paid for by someone......but I really do believe that a lifetime in full employment and the fact that I still pay tax on my pension should entitle me to something......but when you pull out your bus pass and get on the bus for free, the younger passengers look at you like you are stealing something from them.
It would also be helpful if the passes related to other forms of transport like trams and trains.....and again I would be willing to pay half fare
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I take your point, but you're paying for it twice, not only comes out of general taxation, but also local authority funding, Council Tax.
I agree with you on the trams and trains. I'm sure that a lot of people would be willing to pay half price particular to travel on the train.
I haven't used my bus pass yet, only got it two weeks ago. So the younger passengers looking at you, I've that to come yet.