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Provide 24 hour concessionary travel for disabled people

Closed 750 signatures

What the petition asks

The current concessionary travel scheme restricts travel to off-peak hours, limiting equal work opportunities for disabled people.

Concessionary passes are valid after 9:30 on weekdays and after standard 9-5 working hours begin. This questions the UK's commitment to equality in the workplace.
Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007: entitles all people resident in England who are either disabled or over 60 to travel for free on local buses at off-peak times anywhere in England

English National Concessionary Travel Scheme: enables off-peak travel. Some local councils extend hours beyond 9:30.

Timeline

4 Feb 2019 Petition opened for signatures
4 Aug 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 750
Status Closed
Opened 4 Feb 2019
Closed 4 Aug 2019

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