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<p>Whilst I appreciate that concessionary pass holders might wish to use buses before
9.30am, there are no plans to extend the statutory scheme to include morning peak
time travel. Local authorities already have powers to introduce “discretionary concessions”
building on the minimum national standard. Authorities can, for instance, enable some
disabled pass holders to use services during peak hours, to use modes of transport
other than buses or to travel with a companion free of charge. Such enhancements are
however, entirely a matter for the respective authorities and are funded locally.
It follows that any decision on whether to create such enhancements is a matter for
the authority concerned.</p>
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