Bus pass restrictions scrapped for older people during lockdown in North Hampshire

It is so they can get to vaccination appointments if needed

Author: Carol MusgravePublished 25th Jan 2021
Last updated 25th Jan 2021

Older people in Hampshire can now use their concessionary bus passes at any time of the day.

The temporary measure has been put in place by Hampshire County Council during lockdown, and means those eligible will not to have wait until 9:30am to use public transport.

The council said it is to allow people to get to vaccine appointments if needed, and and for essential shopping during less busy periods.

The restriction was lifted from today.

Rob Humby, Deputy Leader of Hampshire County Council and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Environment, said:

"We want to do all we can to help Hampshire residents take up Covid vaccinations when they're offered them. We understand these are difficult times for people and we are doing everything we can to help. I hope that extending the times people can use their free bus passes will help older people travel to early morning vaccination appointments, and to travel at quieter times for essential journeys such as those for food shopping. I would urge everyone to continue to travel as safely as possible when using public transport for essential journeys."

Hampshire County Council said the change is due to be kept in place until all students return to lessons once restrictions are lifted.

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