Travel concessions for seniors should be fully restored, and maintained

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

To stop the use of travel passes for over-60's and other vulnerable people before 9.am is counterproductive, as many still need to travel early. Some are worried full concessions will not be restored after Lockdown and there is talk of ending concessions altogether. This is poor treatment.

To be told that this measure will discourage seniors from travelling in the rush hour is not convincing; many still need to travel early, and Covid will not be halted by paying. When seniors who are disabled still use this concession it smacks of false explanation. We have no indication when this restriction will end and some government officials have said that concessions will end altogether. People who have worked all their lives and paid taxes should not have their vital travel restricted.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Concessionary travel in London is a matter for the London Assembly and the London Mayor.

The London Assembly has its own petitions process. You can find out more about how to petition the London Assembly here: https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/london-assembly/petitions

Timeline

2 May 2021	Petition opened for signatures
7 May 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 7 May 2021

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