East Lothian Council Proposes New Transport Fee for Disabled Adults
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East Lothian Council in Scotland proposes a new annual fee of £780 for disabled adults using transport to day care and essential services. This replaces the current £2.50 per journey charge, which has not been implemented due to tracking issues. The new flat rate of £15 per week aims to simplify billing and cover just over 7% of last years £1,235,000 cost. Users averaging fewer than 6 journeys weekly may be encouraged to cover their own travel expenses. The plan expects to generate about £89,700 in revenue without profiting. Cabinet members will vote on the proposal next week.
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