The Director of Regeneration, Economy and Sustainability submitted a report to request that Cabinet introduce temporary discounted combined ticket charge funded by Oxfordshire County Council.

Cabinet is recommended to:

1.    Approve amending the fees and charges schedule as it relates to the Park and Ride 16 hour combined bus and parking tickets as set out in Appendix 1 to be implemented as soon after this decision as practicable and to run until 31 March 2027. 

Cabinet resolved to:

1.    Approve amending the fees and charges schedule as it relates to the Park and Ride 16 hour combined bus and parking tickets as set out in Appendix 1 to be implemented as soon after this decision as practicable and to run until 31 March 2027.

The Director of Regeneration, Economy and Sustainability submitted a report to request that Cabinet introduce temporary discounted combined ticket charge funded by Oxfordshire County Council.

Councillor Railton noted that changes to charges on three Park and Ride sites were required after the County Council decided to reintroduce charges following the end of the free parking deal, avoiding price inconsistencies across the city. She highlighted paragraph 8 which clarified that, although the proposal reinstated charges at £3 with a contribution from the County, it did not constitute an endorsement of the wider bus fare policy. 

Carolyn Polanski, Director of Economy, Regeneration and Sustainability, added that the £3 charge was fully funded by the County Council and remained a promotional fare, as it was still lower than the previous combined ticket prices of £4 and £5.

Councillor Railton proposed.

Councillor Chapman seconded.

Cabinet resolved to:

1.    Approve amending the fees and charges schedule as it relates to the Park and Ride 16 hour combined bus and parking tickets as set out in Appendix 1 to be implemented as soon after this decision as practicable and to run until 31 March 2027.