Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Require bus drivers to allow children on board, even if they don't have a ticket
Closed
59 signatures
What the petition asks
Bus drivers should not be allowed to refuse school children travel. This is a safety issue. At the least this can make them late at the worst they could be attacked or hurt or lost. This is unacceptable. Many children are allowed to travel on buses for free and should never be refused travel.
My son aged 11 forgot his oyster card. He did not realise until he got on the bus. Visibly in school uniform the bus driver told him to get off the bus and said he would have to walk. Cold and dark this is a safety issue. I have witnessed countless bus drivers doing this.
Timeline
| 20 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
59
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
20 Jan 2023
Closed
20 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.