Concessionary Fares Consultation
Removal of travel concessions on Red Arrow
The Red Arrow bus service to Nottingham and X38 bus service to Burton were both identified as services that could be excluded from the national concessionary travel scheme. Our view is that both these services fall outside the Government’s definition of a local bus service and operate as express inter city-style services. Other bus services providing travel to Nottingham and Burton exist.
Following a consultation exercise with bus users, a full report was taken to Council Cabinet on 15th March 2017.
It was agreed that the Red Arrow bus service would be excluded from the concessionary fares scheme. The last date for passengers to travel for free from Derby to Nottingham using their concessionary card will be Sunday 6th August. After this date, travel on the Red Arrow will be chargeable.
Concessionary card holders can continue to travel between Derby and Nottingham for free on the following services:
| Service | Journey time | Bus operator |
|---|---|---|
| i4 | 64 - 69 minutes | Trent Barton |
| Indigo | 85 minutes | Trent Barton |
| Y5 | 82 - 87 minutes | Your Bus |
Free travel on the X38 between Derby and Burton will continue for concessionary fare holders.