New free travel scheme for anyone over 60 (From Witney Gazette)

New free travel scheme for anyone over 60

9:58am Friday 25th January 2008 in Witney

RESIDENTS who qualify for the new free national concessionary travel scheme need to apply for a smartcard bus pass by February 1.

The scheme, allowing free travel on local buses anywhere in England, comes into force on April 1, and is open to anyone over 60.

Application forms can be picked up from the Town Centre Shop, in Welch Way, Witney, and the Guildhall, at Chipping Norton. Alternatively, they can be downloaded from westoxon.gov.uk/concessionaryfares