HIE concessionary bus passes and Low Income Support Scheme.

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A decision made (27/02/2008) regarding: HIE concessionary bus passes and Low Income Support Scheme.

Decision Reference: MD-T-2008-0015
Decision Summary Title :	HIE concessionary bus pass scheme		Date of Decision Summary:	20 February 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Caroline Anderson Director of Transport		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	HIE concessionary bus passes and Low Income Support Scheme		Date of Written Report:	20 February 2008
Written Report Author:	Caroline Anderson Director of Transport		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: HIE concessionary bus passes and Low Income Support Scheme
Decision(s): The Minister approved: The continuation of the HIE concessionary pass scheme, with a review in 2009, and checks undertaken with Social Security on the renewal of each card; and The introduction of pre-paid books of tickets to facilitate bus travel for those individuals who have difficulty in handling cash.
Reason(s) for Decision: The States debate on P145/2007 requested that a solution be found whereby previous HIE concessionary cardholders could continue to access free bus travel. Concerns have been raised with the phasing out of concessionary passes, that those people who have difficulty handling cash may be precluded from accessing the bus service.
Resource Implications: The budget for concessionary travel for HIE cardholders is already within the TTS cash limit. The cost of printing books of tickets can be met from within the budget.
Action required: Issue media release to ensure all current cardholders are aware of this transitional scheme. Advise H&SS and SS. Agree final scheme with Connex and arrange for books of tickets to be printed.
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Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):