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All-day concessionary bus travel approved

Shariqua Ahmed
BBC News, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority A blue single-decker bus with the destination Cambridge via Cambourne and Comberton written on a digital display above the windscreen. It is facing the camera on a narrow village road, with a post office and post box on the side of the road. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
The scheme for concessionary bus holders will come into effect from May

Free all-day travel has been approved for concessionary bus holders in a bid to increase connectivity and offer greater flexibility for engers.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough-issued concessionary bus es currently permit free travel during off-peak hours only, from 09:30 on weekdays.

The combined authority board, which approved the scheme, said it would come into effect in May.

“This is another positive step forward in our work to make buses meet the needs of our communities," said Labour mayor Nik Johnson.

“For many people of pension age or who have disabilities, the bus is a lifeline, so I’m pleased this extra is coming in May to help reduce cost and their day-to-day lives."

The authority said the decision was in response to which had raised the difficulties many concessionary holders faced when dependent on public transport for peak-time commitments.

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