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| What we have achieved
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Improved the issuing system for users of concessionary passes through the use of a bureau arrangement
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Simplified and improved reimbursement payment arrangements to operators for the carriage of CT passengers
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Introduced new day-rover type concessionary ticketing
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| What we plan to achieve
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Encourage further take-up of the Scheme through promotional activities
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Explore the possibilities of widening the Concessionary Travel Scheme’s coverage
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Make arrangements to implement the Government’s proposals to give free travel on local bus services for disabled people and those aged 60 years and over as from 1st April 2006
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| Performance Indicators and Targets
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| Performance Indicator | Target 04/05 | Actual 04/05 | Target 05/06 | Target 06/07 | Target 07/08 | | % take-up by eligible elderly persons | 80 | 76.1 | 77 | 78.5 | 80 | | % take-up by eligible children | 45 | 37.4 | 38 | 39 | 40 | | Passenger journeys subsidised by the CT scheme (millions) | 53.4 | 50.6 | 50.6 | 50.6 | 50.6 |
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| Key to table |
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| Target achieved or bettered | | Within 10% of target | | Well below target | | Not Applicable |
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