Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 85298

Bus Services: Concessions

Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester Rusholme

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing free bus travel for under-22s on access to (a) education, (b) training and (c) employment.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
The Government knows how important affordable and reliable bus services are in enabling people to get to education, work and access vital services. On 1 January, we introduced a £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London to help passengers conti...

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