To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to require rail franchisees to provide part-time season tickets.
Answered on
4 November 2019
The Secretary of State requires bidders for rail franchises to bring forward proposals for initiatives that give customers who travel less than 5 days a week a better value-for-money option. These proposals are then evaluated as part of the overall franchise evaluation process. We continue to challenge the rail industry to develop proposals for pricing and delivering more flexible ticketing options for those who work or commute part-time.
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Department for Transport
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