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Plans for 24/7 free bus travel for disabled people praised

The change follows a £60 million funding package and ends weekday morning limits that currently restrict disabled pass holders, officials said.

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From April 1, 2027, people who hold a disabled bus pass can travel on buses for free at any time

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Sunderland EchoSunderland Echo
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Disabled Metro passengers to get unlimited travel after Burnham’s free bus pledge

From April, travel restrictions for disabled passengers will be lifted on North East buses and the Tyne and Wear Metro.

·Sunderland, United Kingdom
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All-day free bus travel for disabled people to be introduced in Shropshire

Free all-day bus travel for eligible disabled people will be introduced across England from April 2027.

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Worcester NewsWorcester News
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Worcester Labour welcomes all-day free bus travel for disabled people

Worcester Labour Party has welcomed plans to allow disabled bus pass holders to travel free at any time of day from April 2027, saying the change…

·Worcester, United Kingdom
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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times
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How free bus travel is helping older and disabled people across Scotland

Free bus travel is helping people cut costs, improve wellbeing, and stay connected.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Calls for free bus travel for disabled people to be extended to night services

Calls are growing for free bus travel for disabled people to be extended to all night services

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Estimated 13,000 disabled people in Newcastle could benefit from bus pass change

New figures show the scope of the impact of the bus pass changes announced this week

·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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