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Bus Services: Concessions

Asked by Pippa HeylingsLiberal DemocratDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 13 January 2025UIN 22130

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with Whizz Kidz on their report entitled Beyond fare Equality through Concessionary Bus Travel; and if she will mandate free travel for disabled bus pass holders.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department regularly meets with stakeholders to discuss a range of issues but have had no such discussions with Whizz Kidz.

The terms of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme already mandate free off-peak bus travel for disabled bus pass holders.

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