Petition · past parliament
Allow school children to buy return tickets on buses before 9am.
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Many children travel by bus to school but are not entitled to a authority bus pass as they are not attending their nearest school. These children should either be allowed to use the funding from the bus pass towards their travel costs or should be allowed to purchase return tickets on buses.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Local school bus services are the responsibility of your local council.
You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillor
You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillor
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Feb 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.