Issue - decisions
Introduction of a Taxi Card for disabled persons
17/02/2010 - Review of Discretionary Concessions Provision and the Introduction of a "Taxicard" for Disabled York Residents
RESOLVED: (i) That the contents of the report be noted.
(ii) That approval be given to progress Option 1 and to replace the provision of national transport tokens for eligible disabled people with a stored value taxi-card.
(iii) That the new level of the concession be set at £55 per annum when the taxi-card is introduced.
REASON: To deliver an alternative concession to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENTS) for those who for reasons of disability cannot use the bus, which will deliver the best value and be fit for purpose.