More than 25,000 people in Ipswich will be able to travel free on all buses across Suffolk - thanks to a new concessionary fares scheme being introduced by Ipswich Borough Council.
The Council considered the Government's proposals for bringing in free off-peak travel for pensioners and people with disabilities from next year but have decided to take it a big step further. This means offering free peak-time and off-peak services throughout the county for every resident over 60 and many others with disabilities.
The deal will cost in the region of £2 million but the Government will pay a proportion of the extra cost. The Council, along with other urban areas, is lobbying for a fairer distribution of financial support so it meets the full cost of the Chancellor's initiative.