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Reply With QuoteI don't see a problem with that. I don't know why pensioners should travel free, at all.
This is a discussion on Free bus passes - the latest within the United Kingdom Politics & Political Forum forums, part of the United Kingdom Political Forums category; A DfT spokesman said the government was "committed to protecting free bus travel for older people". They are now talking ...
Senior MP
A DfT spokesman said the government was "committed to protecting free bus travel for older people".
They are now talking about raising the at which they start to 65 soon.
Christian Zionist
I don't see a problem with that. I don't know why pensioners should travel free, at all.
Jesus said in Luke 13:5, "unless you repent you will all likewise perish"
Senior MP
The 'hidden' effect of free bus passes is that because of time restrictions on their use, the pensioners are not using them during the peak morning hour; however they do very much use them from the 9.30am watershed onwards.Originally Posted by Barry
I feel sure that if bus passes for the elderly were removed, then many bus servicies to rural areas would cease altogether apart from peak hours. I would always be using my car were it not for free bus services on public transport.
accidental genius!
Because it encourages the use of less cars, because without it many pensioners would be stuck in rural areas unable to access health clinics etc. and because State pensions stretch tightly enough on the basics without adding the cost of petrol and taxi fares etc. to do your weekly shop!
"The object of universities is not to make skilful lawyers, physicians or engineers. It is to make capable and cultivated human beings." John Stewart Mill
Christian Zionist
But your argument is for free public transport for all, not for pensioners. If that were the case the use of cars would be well reduced.
Jesus said in Luke 13:5, "unless you repent you will all likewise perish"
Chancellor
Lucky you! It's about a 10 minute drive from where I live to the nearest bus stop, the service being once or twice a day on alternate days, but none on Sundays. Not that I'd ever consider using it I have to say.
"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised 'for the good of its victims' may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us 'for our own good' will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
accidental genius!
Well not for all necessarily but I certainly think it is useful for those on a low income!
"The object of universities is not to make skilful lawyers, physicians or engineers. It is to make capable and cultivated human beings." John Stewart Mill
Senior MP
Absolutely right. Some people forget the problem that lack of public transport causes!
Senior MP
We will be back to ensure FREE public transport for the disabled!
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