Consultation on changes to the Concessionary Fares Scheme

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Consultation opened on 01 June 2023. Closing date 24 August 2023.

Summary

This consultation is now closed. Thank you for taking part.

Between 1 June 2023 and 24 August 2023, the Department for Infrastructure sought views on changes to the Department’s Policy on free and discounted fares on public transport under the Northern Ireland Concessionary Fares Scheme. The Department has received over 20,000 survey responses to the consultation, as well as submissions in a range of other formats, including feedback received as part of focus group participation.

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NI Concessionary Fares Scheme
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NI Concessionary Fares Scheme - Easy read
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NI Concessionary Fares Scheme - Key Point Briefing
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NI Concessionary Fares Scheme - Draft Equality Impact Assessment
PDF (495 KB)

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Consultation description

Latest news (updated 18th April 2024)

Now that the consultation has closed, all responses have been analysed and considered by the Department.

The Minister is currently considering the outcome of the consultation and has stated publicly that he intends to protect the concessions which matter most to people. However, any decisions in relation to changes to the Scheme must be based on the funding made available to the Department. Therefore, at this stage no decisions have been made regarding which, if any, of the options included in the consultation will be taken forward.

Should a decision be taken to make any changes to the Scheme, these changes will be communicated in advance on the Department’s website and through our public transport providers. We will also make the consultation report available at this time.

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