Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 67818

Bus Services: Concessions

Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 18 July 2025

Question

Sir Mark Hendrick

Labour (Co-op)Preston

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the English national concessionary travel scheme, if she will extend (a) free bus travel to before 9.30am and (b) eligibility for free buss travel to (i) companions and (ii) carers of disabled

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 would ...

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