Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 99350

Bus Services: Fares

Tabled: 11 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025

Question

James Naish

LabourRushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her department has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the beginning of the statutory time period of 9.30am nationally during weekdays for concessionary bus pass holders.

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 £795 million annually and any changes to the statutory obligations, such ...

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