Angered simmered at a public meeting about the DfI proposal, with a protest planned next week
An MLA told a public meeting that ending free travel for over 60s in Northern Ireland "could kill people".
"This is cruel that DfI are even thinking about removing this scheme at any time, but especially during a cost of living crisis when people are struggling and the price of transport is going through the roof. "University of Glasgow research indicates that access to free travel increases bus use, improves access to services more generally among older people, improves mobility, social participation and health.
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