Ian Jelf wrote

I do wonder if the "local bus" aspect of the new concessionary pass
will
sometimes lead to confusion as to what does and does not constitute a

"local bus". Trent's TP service is one "grey area" I'd say. There

also was once a National Express service which became a local bus for

part of its length in the Pennines somewhere I seem to recall.

Tour buses such as City Sightseeing also advertise "local fares
available" (I understand to get some sort of deal with diesel duty).
I
wonder if that might make *them* liable to carry 60+ passengers free
of
charge? Test case coming I suspect!

Free to pass holders, but I understand the District or Borough where
they get on will have 60 fares to pay to the bus operator from their
budget. Of course if the service is "operated on behalf of XXX
Council" this may be a transfer from one public purse to another.

I noted that the 2007 summer-only "Royal Landscape Link" service. Ride
Pegasus! (First in Berkshire) 300 (Virginia Water Station - Windsor via
Windsor Great Park)

has

Concessionary Fare Permits are not valid on this service
This service is supported by Royal Parks and Savill Garden

Doubtless, someone will soon be posting here with answers to these
and
many other questions.

The Freedom Pass site has :

Q. What is the definition of a 'local' bus?

A. The definition of a 'local bus' will be self-evident in most cases,
but in a few instances could include some longer distance buses and
coach services where
part of their route is registered as a local bus service. If in doubt,
freedom pass holders can check with the service operator or local
Transport authority in that area.

--
Mike D