Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
Summary
Starting April 1, disabled people in England will be able to use their bus passes to travel for free at any time of day. Currently, free travel is limited to certain hours on weekdays, but the change will help about one million people travel more easily to work and events.Key Facts
- Disabled bus passes in England currently allow free travel only from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays.
- Pass holders can already travel for free anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
- From April, free bus travel will have no time limits for disabled people throughout the week.
- About one million people with disabilities are expected to benefit from this change.
- The government is funding the £60 million plan through the Departments of Transport and Work and Pensions.
- Similar free bus travel policies already exist for disabled people in Scotland, Wales, and parts of Northern Ireland.
- The change aims to reduce living costs and help disabled people access work and social activities more easily.
- Local leaders and disability charities have welcomed the move, calling it an important step to remove travel barriers.
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