BSIP funding to support more travel for bus pass holders

As part of the initiatives taken under our Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), Kent County Council is ensuring that older and disabled people are able to use their concessionary bus passes for longer over the summer. 

At present, holders of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) pass are restricted to using it after 9:30 in the morning. This will be relaxed in August, enabling pass holders to use it up until 11PM Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends.

This is one of a number of KCC schemes using BSIP funds and working with operators to promote bus usage. Other recent initiatives include cheaper fares for bus travellers within Swale and going into Maidstone, free summer bus travel for families with children on Free School Meals and a price freeze for the Kent Travel Saver.