Petition · past parliament
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 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.
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.