Petition · past parliament

Make yearly bus fares free for compulsory education over 16

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

To go to sixth form or higher education you have to pay around £200 a year to afford bus fare. It's now compulsory to stay in education so make it free

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Bus fares are not set by the UK Government. Local bus operators (bus companies) are free to set their own fares. However, local transport authorities (usually local councils) have the power to set maximum fares in some circumstances.

If you would like bus fares in your local area to be lower, you could raise this with your local council. You can find out who your local councillor is here:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

Alternatively, you could start a new petition asking the Government to provide funding for bus fares for people over 16 in compulsory education.

Timeline

17 May 2016 Petition opened for signatures
25 May 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 25 May 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.