Up until the end of September 2008, there was a national agreement whereby the old-style concessionary pass (issued prior to April 2008) could be used within the issuing local authority area.
Passengers are being advised to check that they have the new-style, national travel pass, which was introduced in April and is white with a red rose in the top left corner, as soon as possible.
From October 1 bus drivers will no longer accept old-style passes. The pass will be withdrawn and returned to Darlington Borough Council who will then issue the resident with a new style pass. The passenger will need to pay the necessary adult fare for their journeys until they receive their new pass.
People trying to use old-style passes from October will not be refused travel if they can't pay for their journey but drivers will be instructed to take names and addresses so that bus companies can recover the fares.
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