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<p>Local transport policy is ultimately a matter for local authorities.</p><p> </p><p>Government
recognises that local buses are the most commonly used mode of public transport, particularly
for older people; and therefore provides for free local bus travel across England
to ensure that no older person in England needs to be prevented from bus travel by
cost alone.</p><p> </p><p>The Government also funds the thirteen Mobility Centres
of England, which support elderly people to keep driving safely or retain mobility.
There are also 44 outreach centres.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published its draft
Accessibility Action Plan in August for public consultation, which includes a commitment
by the Mobility Centres to extend their range of services by creating community ‘hubs’
of knowledge and services that provide advice on how to use public transport in the
local area and on disability rail cards, as well as developing dedicated advice staff.
The Department will publish its Final Accessibility Action Plan in 2018, following
consideration of consultation feedback.</p>
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