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Posted: Friday, March 30, 2007

Don't miss out on Wokingham concessionary fares

Application forms for concessionary fares in the Wokingham borough have been sent out and eligible people, and their carers, are being reminded to apply.

The Wokingham borough council offers concessionary travel fares to people over 60 years old and those registered as disabled, but individuals must apply to be sure to get the concessions.

Wokingham Borough Council offers eligible people free bus passes for journeys after 9am on routes within the borough as well as to and from Reading, Maidenhead, Henley, Bracknell, Heatherwood Hospital, Camberley station and on the Loddon Bridge park and ride. It may also be used on Readibus and Keep Mobile services.

The council offers the alternative of free travel token to eligible people to be used on buses, taxis, trains, Readibus and Keep Mobile services and the Loddon Bridge park and ride. They can be used on any journey starting within the Wokingham borough and from train journeys from Reading, Bracknell, Maindenhead or Martins Heron stations.

Residents can only apply for either travel tokens or a bus pass but not both.

Anybody wanting to apply for either a bus pass or travel tokens can call the council on (0118) 974 6807.

Wokingham Borough Council