Petition · past parliament
Help protect our environment by permanently banning unnecessary travel to work
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should require all workers to work from home unless they are unable to do so. People can be significantly healthier and happier working from home, and banning all unnecessary travel to work should benefit both the environment and our mental health.
The coronavirus outbreak, and associated restrictions on movement, has resulted in large numbers of people working from home. This has allowed many to save money, catch up on sleep, and spend more time with their families.
Reduced activity, particularly commuting, resulting from coronavirus has had substantial environmental benefits. Air quality has improved dramatically in many areas, and much wildlife has been able to flourish.
This is the best time to make permanent changes and move forward.
Reduced activity, particularly commuting, resulting from coronavirus has had substantial environmental benefits. Air quality has improved dramatically in many areas, and much wildlife has been able to flourish.
This is the best time to make permanent changes and move forward.
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Jun 2020
Closed
17 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.