As part of its austerity measures the present government is removing the coach concessionary discount scheme on Monday 31st October 2011.

This move will hit many over 60's in the pocket as many travel on coaches to see family and friends in far-off cities and towns and we are asking that if you will be affected then write to your MP expressing your concerns with the Department for Transport.

The following link to the National Coach web site includes links to a standard letter of complaint that you can download as well as giving details of how you can still travel at 50% discount up until 31st August 2012 as long as you book before midnight on 31st October 2011.

http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Offers/Over60s.cfm