Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Fund free public transport for NHS and social care workers
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
NHS and social care workers are having to cover their own transport costs during the pandemic. Public transport is extremely costly and the need to finance travel has caused difficulty for many members of staff working in healthcare as well as many medical/dental/nursing students who self-fund.
Many NHS staff and students do not currently have a sizable income and a significant number are relying solely on loans to support them through this time.
For reference, an annual adult travel pass in Greater Manchester costs £1264 for use of the bus and train.
Healthcare workers travel very frequently with sometimes lengthy commutes that they must pay for out of pocket. Subsidising public transport will ease the financial strain that many are experiencing.
For reference, an annual adult travel pass in Greater Manchester costs £1264 for use of the bus and train.
Healthcare workers travel very frequently with sometimes lengthy commutes that they must pay for out of pocket. Subsidising public transport will ease the financial strain that many are experiencing.
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
27 Oct 2020
Closed
27 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.