| 词条 | Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 | |||||||||
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short_title=The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007[1]| parliament=Parliament of the United Kingdom| long_title=An Act to make provision about travel concessions; and for connected purposes.| statute_book_chapter=2007 c. 29| introduced_by=Lord Davies Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard and Government Deputy Chief Whip, 27 November 2006[2]| territorial_extent=England and Wales[3]| royal_assent=19 July 2007| commencement=For certain preliminary planning and guidance purposes: 17 October 2007. In full: 1 April 2008[4]| repeal_date=—| amendments=—| related_legislation=—| repealing_legislation=—| status=Not_fully_in_force| original_text=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/13/contents/enacted| legislation_history=https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/pabills/200607/concessionary_bus_travel.htm| revised_text=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/13/contents| |}}The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which entitles all people resident in England who are either disabled or over the age of 60 to free travel on local buses at off-peak times anywhere within England (transport being a devolved matter and therefore within the purview of the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and Northern Ireland Assembly); previously, free travel had only been available within the recipient's local authority area.[5] According to Age UK free bus travel is a life line enabling older people to maintain independence and get to local services,notably health care and shopping. Free bus travel combats social isolation and increases social inclusion allowing older people to stay in touch with their friends and families. [6] FundingUnder the scheme, bus companies are compensated by local authorities for carrying passholders, and the authorities in turn receive funding from central Government to offset the cost, in the form of a special grant under s.88B of the Local Government Finance Act 1988,[7] for which a total of £212 million has been allocated. This is distributed using a funding formula on the basis of four factors (eligible population, bus patronage, overnight visitors and retail floor space),[8] in the following proportions:
The funding allocated by Government was criticised by some[9][10] as inadequate, and some local authorities anticipate budget shortfalls as a result.[11] The government defended its decision not to compensate local authorities on the basis of actual costs incurred on the grounds that "such an approach would mean that the central government would hold all the financial risks but have no commensurate control of how the risks are managed".[8] As of 2014 there is concern about funding for this service, government funding fell 39% from 2010 and Local authorities are forced to pay for this at the expense of other services. {{cquote|The local government spending squeeze means what is required by law is undeliverable unless county councils put in extra subsidy. Is it fair that a ratepayer is subsidising what government should be paying for in the first place?|||Leicestershire Conservative councillor responsible for transport, Peter Osborne[12]}}Rural bus services and less popular routes are being cut due to low funding and the Local Government Association plans to appeal to George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer to reverse cuts and protect bus services under threat. {{cquote|The concessionary fares scheme provides a lifeline for our most vulnerable residents to go shopping, pick up medication, attend doctor’s appointments or socialise with friends. However, it is now under real threat. Unless the Government commits to fully funding concessionary fares, elderly and disabled people will be left stranded with a free bus pass in one hand but no local buses to travel on in the other.|||Wakefield Local Government Area chair of the Economy and Transport Board, Councillor Peter Box [12][15]}}{{cquote|We know that bus services are vital for many older and disabled people. That is why the right to free travel is enshrined in law, and government provides funding to meet the cost of subsidising off peak travel for these groups. In addition, the Department for Transport provides funding to bus operators to help more services run and keep ticket prices down. The current level of this funding is protected until 2015/16|||Spokeswoman for the Department for Transport[12]}} [13][14]Passage through ParliamentAs is common for uncontroversial measures, the Bill was introduced in the House of Lords, where it received cross-party support.[15] It received third reading from the Lords on 5 February 2006, and from the Commons on 28 June, with minor amendments, including one allowing the Government to make payments from public funds to fund the scheme, since money bills cannot be started in the Lords. These amendments were agreed to on 5 July, and the Bill received Royal Assent on 19 July. Under the [https://web.archive.org/web/20080411033725/http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/uksi_20072799_en_1 commencement order], the Bill entered into force to allow the making of some regulations by the Secretary of State, and for some other preliminary purposes, on 17 October 2007, and in full on 1 April 2008. References1. ^The citation of this Act by this short title is authorised by section 16 of this Act. 2. ^{{ukhansard|house=HL|date=27 November 2007|vol=687|c=550}} 3. ^S.15 4. ^The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411033725/http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/uksi_20072799_en_1 |date=11 April 2008 }}. Retrieved 2007-03-14. 5. ^{{cite web|last=Department for Transport |authorlink=Department for Transport |title=Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 |date=2007-08-23 |url=http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/buses/concessionary/concessionarybustravelbill/ |accessdate=2008-03-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080308013748/http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/buses/concessionary/concessionarybustravelbill/ |archivedate=8 March 2008 |df=dmy }} 6. ^Concessionary Travel Scheme 7. ^{{cite paper|author=Department for Transport |authorlink=Department for Transport |title=Local Authority special grant funding for the 2008 national bus concession in England |url=http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/closed/consulnattravelconcess08/cpdfconsulnatbustravel08.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2008-03-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905223745/http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/closed/consulnattravelconcess08/cpdfconsulnatbustravel08.pdf |archivedate=5 September 2008 }} 8. ^1 {{cite paper|author=Department for Transport|authorlink=Department for Transport|title=Concessionary Fares 2008/9 Special Grant|url=http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/buses/concessionary/nbcfaddtngrants/concessgrantfaqs.pdf|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080305202146/http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/buses/concessionary/nbcfaddtngrants/concessgrantfaqs.pdf|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2008-03-05|format=PDF|accessdate=2008-03-14}} 9. ^{{ukhansard|house=HC|date=14 May 2007|c=401}} 10. ^{{ukhansard|house=HC|date=14 May 2007|c=414}} 11. ^{{cite paper|title=Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority|year=2006|format=DOC|url=http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/cab2005.nsf/allbykey/150B74EB652043FA802571230036B9DE/$FILE/PTA%20cuts%20paper.doc |accessdate=2008-03-14}} 12. ^1 2 [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26385176 Elderly and disabled 'could lose bus services'] 13. ^Free bus pass threat to services 14. ^1 [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/cashstrapped-local-governments-could-be-forced-to-ditch-subsidised-bus-services-for-the-elderly-and-disabled-9161308.html Cash-strapped local governments could be forced to ditch subsidised bus services for the elderly and disabled] 15. ^{{ukhansard|house=HL|date=12 December 2006|vol=687|c=1477}}, {{ukhansard|house=HL|date=5 February 2007|vol=689|c=480}} External links
5 : United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 2007|Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning England|2007 in transport|2007 in England|History of transport in the United Kingdom |
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