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Give free public transport to all UK citizens that are 60 years and over

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

There is a need for reduced car pollution in the UK This could be helped by the implementation of free public transport passes to all who are 60 years and over. Having free public transport for this group would dramatically reduce car use and therefore reduce pollution and traffic congestion.

Why it was rejected

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

Public transport in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is devolved. That means that the UK Government and Parliament can't look into it.

You could start a new petition about something the UK Government are responsible for. For example, you could start a new petition asking the UK Government to work with the devolved assemblies and Governments to create UK-wide free or subsidised travel for over-60s.

Timeline

13 Apr 2018 Petition opened for signatures
23 Apr 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 23 Apr 2018

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