17 Jun 2014: SEQ: Cannot use a go card? Consider a TransLink Access Pass

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Media release 17th June 2014

SEQ: Cannot use a go card?  Consider a TransLink Access Pass

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers has said there appears to be a general lack of community awareness concerning the option to a go card for those unable to use a go card - the TransLink Access Pass.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A number of years ago, TransLink to their credit introduced the TransLink Access Pass (1). This pass is for people who are not able to use a go card for significant permanent physical or intellectual disability. "

"Recent events suggest that community awareness of the TransLink Access Pass is low (2, 3)."

"We call on TransLink to conduct a community education campaign on the TransLink Access Pass, concentrating on those organisations most likely to benefit their constituencies as well as the general public."

References:

1. TransLink Access Pass  http://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/concessions/translink-access-pass

2. He is going nowhere  http://www.thesatellite.com.au/news/hes-going-nowhere-disabled-man-left-behind/2283619/

3. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=432.msg143166#msg143166

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

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Media release 17th June 2014 re-released 15th August 2014

SEQ: Cannot use a go card?  Consider a TransLink Access Pass

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers has said there appears to be a general lack of community awareness concerning the option to a go card for those unable to use a go card - the TransLink Access Pass.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A number of years ago, TransLink to their credit introduced the TransLink Access Pass (1). This pass is for people who are not able to use a go card for significant permanent physical or intellectual disability. "

"Events over a long period suggest that community awareness of the TransLink Access Pass is low (2, 3)."

"We call on TransLink to conduct a community education campaign on the TransLink Access Pass, concentrating on those organisations most likely to benefit their constituencies as well as the general public."

References:

1. TransLink Access Pass  http://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/concessions/translink-access-pass

2. He is going nowhere  http://www.thesatellite.com.au/news/hes-going-nowhere-disabled-man-left-behind/2283619/

3. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=432.msg143166#msg143166

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org