Decision details

Concessionary Travel - Future of the Companion (+1) Pass Add-on

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

A companion (+1) pass add-on was introduced in January 2024 for passholders who met certain criteria. This is due to end on 31 March 2025. The costs and take-up of the add-on have been reviewed and the report includes the options considered for its future.

Decision:

That Cabinet:

 

1.     Approves the continuation of the Companion (+1) concessionary travel pass add-on scheme, subject to funding continuing to be available within existing budgets.

 

2.     Confirms the continued application of the existing eligibility criteria for the companion (+1) add-on.

 

Report author: Jo Cooper

Publication date: 30/01/2025

Date of decision: 28/01/2025

Decided at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Cabinet

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