At time when the government is trying to cut back, this looks like an easy target for them, especially when they point out that young people could do with free travel to get to work. I've heard the argument that an increasing number of older people are working, but this doesn't mean they can afford to pay for travel, it means they cant afford to give up work . OK, sometimes this is because people aren't saving enough for retirement, but pension funds have been kicked in the teeth over the years and so many plans for a comfortable retirement have been blown away. Also, interest rates on savings are way below inflation. Pensioners need to stand up against this attempt to reduce their income and freedom.