US EditionFree Bus Pass Update Following Calls to Include All over 60s
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 24 – Local councils in England can lower bus pass eligibility age below State Pension age, responding to a petition with over 100,000 signatures seeking parity with other UK nations.
- Transport Minister Simon Lightwood confirmed local authorities in England have the power to lower the age of eligibility, noting current eligibility begins at State Pension age.
- An online petition attracted over 101,200 signatures, underscores public demand, noting Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland already offer free bus travel to people aged over 60.
- Funding announced by the UK Government underlined support for services, with �955 million allocated for the 2025/26 financial year to support bus services in England outside London.
- Once a petition reaches 100,000 signatures, a debate date may be scheduled in Parliament, triggering government response after 10,000 signatures.
- Campaigner Karen Hickman said, `unjust` and calls for `equality for everyone over 60` reflect public demand for fairer bus pass access.
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Department of Transport issues update on free bus passes for over 60s in England - Manchester Evening News
Transport Minister Simon Lightwood has said that local councils in England "do have the power" to lower the age threshold for the older persons' bus pass
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