DFI/2024-0253 - Details of the impacts & costs associated with the NI concessionary bus pass scheme.
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DFI/2024-0253: An Environmental Information Regulations 2004 request for details of the impacts & costs associated with the NI concessionary bus pass scheme.
An Environmental Information Regulations 2004 request for details of the impacts & costs associated with the NI concessionary bus pass scheme, including: 1) the studies or data DfI holds on economic, community, social & environmental impacts; 2) statistics on social isolation of seniors & related healthcare costs; 3) any evidence of impacts on local business, employment opportunities, intergenerational care & volunteering; 4) any DfI assessments of environmental benefits of increased public transport; 5) the annual budget over recent years; 6) a breakdown of administration costs; 7) the evaluation of cost-effectiveness in relation to economic & social benefits, or any plans for a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis; 8) any potential cost-saving measures or efficiency improvements considered; & 9) whether the fees will be capped & reviewed for inflation.