Any Greater Manchester concessionary pass holders whose £10 tram and train add-on is due to expire before 21st June 2021 has been given a three month extension as Transport for Greater Manchester reiterate the current “essential travel only” guidance. More than 120,000 concessionary pass holders add-ons are due to expire between February and 21st June 2021 but they will now be able to carry on travelling with their current pass.
Introduced last year any Greater Manchester concessionary pass holder who wished to continue enjoy using their passes on local trains and the Manchester Metrolink system was required to purchase one of these £10 add-ons. The deadline for their renewal had initially been set at 31st March but has now been extended further in line with the “roadmap” out of lockdown. The new deadline will continue to be reviewed alongside the progress of the proposed roadmap.
Stephen Rhodes, TfGM Customer Director, said: “Extending the scheme is primarily about helping keep all our passengers safe. After 21st 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.”
This should prevent unnecessary journeys having to be made just to renew the pass add-on although as soon as the extended deadline is reached, a new add-on will have to be purchased before travelling on Metrolink or the train.