Concessionary Travel - Future of the Companion (+1) Pass Add-on

January 28, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to continue the Companion (+1) concessionary travel pass add-on scheme with the existing eligibility criteria, contingent on continued funding within existing budgets.

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Purpose

A companion (+1) pass add-on was introduced in
January 2024 for passholders who met certain criteria. This is due
to end on 31 March 2025. The costs and take-up of the add-on have
been reviewed and the report includes the options considered for
its future.

Decision

That Cabinet:
 
1.    
Approves the continuation of the Companion (+1) concessionary
travel pass add-on scheme, subject to funding continuing to be
available within existing budgets.
 
2.    
Confirms the continued application of the existing eligibility
criteria for the companion (+1) add-on.
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday 28 January 2025 1.45 pm on January 28, 2025

Supporting Documents

Concessionary Travel - future of the companion 1 pass add-on.pdf
Appendix 1 for Concessionary Travel - future of the companion 1 pass add-on - customer feedback.pdf
Appendix 2 for Concessionary Travel - future of the companion 1 pass add-on EqIA 2024.pdf
Appendix 3 for Concessionary Travel - future of the companion 1 pass add-on -Reasons for issuing.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Jan 2025