Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 39863

Bus Services: Concessions

Tabled: 20 March 2025
Answered: 27 March 2025

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider extending funding for disabled bus passes to include journeys made before 9:30am.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) provides free off-peak bus travel to those with eligible disabilities and those of state pension age. The ENCTS costs around £700 million annually and any changes to the statutory obligations, such...

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