Free travel for Veterans in London - well done Boris!

**Pigsbum** · 27-06-2008, 18:47

It says at the bottom that eligible people will be invited to apply via the MOD and get issued an Oyster Card, so I suppose the cost will be met by whoever usually issues Oyster Cards?

**lsquared** · 27-06-2008, 18:55

I do hope those who have 'sounded off' against B.J with stupid and irrelevant 'Etonian' and 'Oxford' jibes, will now wind in their old fashioned, 1970's stupid lefty necks.

Social envy is the lowest and most dangerous strain of jealousy.

BJ is a solid good man. He has more intellect in his left heel than the entire government and more even , dare I say this, than is evident on this site!

PS: Bet he is chuffed with the Henley results - bet he won't crow about it though.

PPS: Longing for 'Sven's' explanation of why zaNU Liarbour came behind Greens and BNP - yes! BNP.

**nottyash** · 27-06-2008, 19:06

Originally Posted by hitback

The MoD 90 holds more info than just our picture. The criminal fraternity will always scam away around rules, thats why they're called criminals. (No offence intended).

Sorry fella, so we were told. The technology is bloody ancient. You can't book into or out of theatre.

You would be better off with a cardboard bus ticket, and now I am going back a bit.

**squiffy_parsons** · 27-06-2008, 19:13

Originally Posted by nottyash

You would be better off with a cardboard bus ticket, and now I am going back a bit.

.....with a Clippie to punch it.

**nottyash** · 27-06-2008, 19:22

Originally Posted by squiffy_parsons

Originally Posted by nottyash

You would be better off with a cardboard bus ticket, and now I am going back a bit.

.....with a Clippie to punch it.

Harder to fake.

**Lesleycape** · 27-06-2008, 20:32

Well done to Boris - he always has my vote.

BJ for PM! :D

**PandaLOVE** · 27-06-2008, 21:37

Brilliant Boris. At last, refreshing to see a high profile and well respected MP doing something for those that actually deserve it for a change. Good news, feels more liberating than walking around the garden in the nude on a breezy summers evening.

No doubt Brown and Darling will be feverishly fingering the abacus at Number 11 to find out how many pennies this will cost them. But then they can always blow each other off to lighten the mood.....

**Stonker** · 27-06-2008, 21:38

Originally Posted by Lesleycape

Well done to Boris - he always has my vote.

BJ for PM! :D

BJ for POTUS

anytime

Signed M Lewinski

**ugly** · 27-06-2008, 21:54

Originally Posted by daywalker

Give that man a cigar.

Fecks sake dont get him into anymore bother!

However this means I will now have to get my hearing test applied for and ensure I get soemthing for all the voices in my left ear!
I have the pension form somewhere!

**hitback** · 28-06-2008, 15:07

Quick question, Sorry If I missed it in any off the threads above.

Surley the SPVA will contact all eligible veterans with their application forms?

Or is that asking to much?

Hitback...

P.S nottyash point taken on the information issue...

**seaweed** · 28-06-2008, 15:29

Besides this, a contributor to Rum Ration says that vets in receipt of a War Pension are entitled to a Forces railcard - any info on this? I have emailed the Vets Agency and am now eagerly holding my breath.

**oldbaldy** · 28-06-2008, 16:04

This is a quote from the original press release:

War veterans currently receive a 34 per cent discount on National Rail with a Â£15 Forces Railcard, but do not receive any further travel concessions, unless they qualify for the Freedom Pass, meaning that for younger veterans only the most severely injured are eligible.

I've searched the the web & the only ones I can see eligible for a Forcres Railcard are War Widows/Widowers. I too would love to know more!

**ugly** · 28-06-2008, 16:52

Is there a scale against which you can apply, I know for instance that we class NIHL far lower than the CF veterans welfare do and as such can be almost completely deaf in one ear and still get the sum total of sod all. I stand to lose a certain part of my income if I fail my next hearing test so I may be needing to apply for benefits and look to change the day job permanently.

**Recce19** · 28-06-2008, 17:27

A new Oyster photocard will be issued to those eligible for the scheme who apply after being invited by the Ministry of Defence.

Full details of the application process will be available on the Transport for London website from this Autumn.

Well I wait with baited breath for the invite

A very good scheme, but I fear MoD will fcuck it up.

**Pete268** · 28-06-2008, 23:08

Originally Posted by oldbaldy

This is a quote from the original press release:

War veterans currently receive a 34 per cent discount on National Rail with a Â£15 Forces Railcard, but do not receive any further travel concessions, unless they qualify for the Freedom Pass, meaning that for younger veterans only the most severely injured are eligible.

I've searched the the web & the only ones I can see eligible for a Forcres Railcard are War Widows/Widowers. I too would love to know more!

I think the article has crossed wires somewhere.

The only Railcard available (excluding the over 60's civvy railcard for those over 60) is for those War Pensioners who receive War Pensioners Mobility Supplement (WPMS) or receive an 80% or more War Pension or Service Invalidity Pension. who can apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard. This permits the disabled person and any adult traveling with them (ostensibly as their carer) to a 34% reduction off most fares.

There are a few 'civvy' Disability benefits which also give access to the Disabled Railcard for those Veterans who do not get WPMS or an 80% War/Service Invalidity Pension but get such as Long Term Incapacity Benefit etc. Details here:

http://www.disabledpersons-railcard....-your-railcard

War Pensioners who also receive WPMS can also receive the free 'national off peak' bus pass valid across England on local busses (separate schemes apply in Scotland and Wales but are broadly similar).

Regards

Pete (War Pensioner)