Bus pass change will 'remove barriers' says North East disability rights group
19-08-2026 13:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Bus pass change will 'remove barriers' says North East disability rights group

The group spoke up following the news that disabled bus passes would be valid 24/7 from April 2027
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