Last week, Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, met with the Minister for Local Transport, to push for an end to bus pass restrictions that disadvantage disabled people.
Disabled passengers are entitled to free travel on local buses — but only during off-peak hours.
While local authorities have the option to extend this to include peak times, most choose not to, meaning disabled people are barred from using their passes before 9:30am.
"The policy that prevents disabled people from using their bus passes before 9:30am is outdated, unfair and simply must change.
"It creates unnecessary barriers to work, education, and independence.
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