Wiltshire concessionary bus passes now valid earlier on weekdays
They can be used from 9.00am - half an hour sooner than before
Holders of concessionary bus passes in Wiltshire can now use them to travel earlier each weekday morning.
Wiltshire Council's altered the conditions, to make them valid from 9.00am, instead of 9.30am.
The change came into effect yesterday (Wednesday 1st May) and will stay in place until further notices.
It follows discussions with all the local bus operators in Wiltshire, who've agreed to honour the earlier time.
Pass holders are also able to use them at any time at weekends.
Cllr Tamara Reay, Cabinet Member for Transport, said:
“We often get asked if we can allow pass holders to use their passes earlier on weekdays and so we are delighted to offer this extension to the scheme which gives those with concessionary bus passes more flexibility to get around.
“A key priority in our Business Plan is a commitment to having vibrant, well-connected communities, and to increase the use of public transport. This scheme is a great example of the work we’re doing to make this a reality.
“I’d like to thank our bus operators for their continued support, which means we can implement schemes like this for our communities.”