Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport detailing the final arrangements for the Concessionary Fare Scheme for 2016 including the rate at which bus operators will be reimbursed for concessionary pass travel.

(i)  To agree to reimburse bus operators at 49.3% in line with the guidance issued by the Department for Transport.

(ii)  To agree the local enhancements above the statutory minimum.

To enable the Council to comply with the statutory requirement to serve bus operators with the minimum 28 days notice of the local enhancements and the reimbursement rate that the Council will use.

The Council could withdraw the local enhancements that are offered to city residents but this is likely to achieve little saving as most passengers would just travel 30 minutes later in the morning once free travel is allowed.