When will the Cabinet Secretary publish a response to the consultation on the mandatory concessionary fare scheme which ended on 12 January 2018?
The consultation about maintaining free bus travel for older people, disabled people and some injured service veterans ended on 12 January. During the consultation, 456 unique responses were received from passenger groups and individuals. I expect to publish the outcome report shortly.
I can confirm that the policy of the Government is that pass holders currently entitled to free bus travel under the current arrangements will retain their entitlement. Should any proposals to amend the scheme be brought forward, they will be subject to a further public consultation before any changes would be implemented.