Key information
Date: Thursday 02nd September 2021
Time: 10:00am
Motion detail
Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM proposed, and Hina Bokahri AM seconded, the following motion:
“This Assembly notes that ‘temporary’ changes to the Older Person's Freedom Pass and the 60+ Oyster card during the morning weekday peak travel were introduced in June 2020 and were initiated on the basis that they would help reduce the risk of crowding and aid social distancing.
This Assembly also notes that the ability to travel before 9.00am is of immense importance, especially for people who have morning hospital and health appointments.
This Assembly believes that with the removal of many social distancing rules and the passenger limits on buses the arguments for the temporary changes have been weakened, yet the grounds for people being able to travel before 9.00am are as important as ever.
This Assembly urges the Mayor to immediately remove the restrictions on travel or to publish sound scientific evidence for the continuation of the ‘temporary’ changes.”
Upon being put to a vote, the motion in the name of Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, was agreed unanimously.
Response to motion
The Mayor's response to the motion