Disabled islanders in Jersey charged £15 to apply for 'free' bus pass

Disabled islanders in Jersey will be charged £15 to apply for a 'free' bus pass.

The Department for Infrastructure say the service will be provided to local residents, who have a long term disability that prevents them from driving.

They added the £15 fee is to help cover administration costs.

Successful applicants can board Jersey buses without paying, from the 1st of March.

Deputy Eddie Noel, says he is “delighted" that the States are launching this new concessionary bus pass and added: