Flexible commuting?
The lack of flexible season tickets has been out of step with working patterns for years, but the recent changes to millions of people’s work life brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic has meant the five-day-a-week annual ticket is now even more outdated.
We’ve long-called for more flexible season tickets for part-time workers, and last month the Government asked rail companies to submit proposals for part-time season tickets. This welcome move could give people who work and commute flexibly or part-time a fairer deal on train tickets for the first time. Now the Government must go further by ensuring all rail companies offer part-time season tickets from January.
We think fares reform, including flexible season tickets, should form part of the Government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan to help encourage modal shift and reduce carbon emissions. If you haven't already taken part in the Government's online survey, this might be one of the suggestions you want to make. Follow the link below to take part in the consultation and please let us know if you do via this short online form.
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