When was the Pensionere National Bus-pass issued;was it 2007 or 2008?
BOPF has campaigned for a free bus pass ever since the Forum was established in 1993. At last, with the general election approaching, we have a breakthrough. The government has announced a national (off-peak) free bus pass with effect from 2006. It is great news, but it is still just an announcement. We have to secure the promise, and there is still the possibility for wheels to come off during implementation. Who, for example, is going to define ‘off-peak’? http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/actionnetwork/A… Pensioners get bus pass forms View Gallery By Ed O’Mara Pensioners living in Northampton and south Northamptonshire must fill in application forms to take advantage of unlimited free bus travel next year. From April 1, 2008, the Government is introducing a national bus pass for people over-60 and people with disabilities. Both Northampton Borough Council and South Northamptonshire Council will be sending details ou
