Concessionary pass holders in Greater Manchester are being given extra time to renew their tram and train add-on
Over 120,000 pass holders have the add-on which is due to expire between now and June 21st.
The deadline is being extended so that anyone who has purchased the add-on has until June 21st to renew, meaning that there is no need to make unnecessary journeys to renew it.
The passes will remain valid until the 21st June. The deadline was originally the end of March but has been extended in line with the lockdown roadmap.
Anyone who hasn't previously paid will need to pay the £10 to add trams and trains.
‘Stay at home' restrictions are currently in place until March 29th.
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “Extending the renewal deadline for this scheme so that thousands of concessionary pass holders don't need to travel to renew until after 21 June makes perfect sense in the context of the pandemic.”
“Bringing the extension in line with the government's roadmap makes it easier for all those people to continue to follow the latest guidance and restrictions.”
TfGM Customer Director, Stephen Rhodes, added: “Extending the scheme is primarily about helping keep all our passengers safe.”
“After 21 June, concessionary pass holders should renew when they next need to travel by tram or train. The £10 will last for a full year from the new start date.”
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