Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Extend free school transport to over 16s
Closed
284 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently it is up to local authorities what school transport to provide for over 16s in further education. We want the Government to require local authorities to provide free school transport for all over 16s, in the same way they do for under 16s.
Some local authorities charge for over 16s to use existing school bus routes, because these students aren't entitled to free school transport. We want the Government to extend free school transport to over 16s, so that these students are not disadvantaged. The cost of school transport can affect the decision about whether a child attends further education. Extending free school transport to over 16s would reduce this inequality.
Timeline
| 9 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Feb 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
284
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
9 Aug 2023
Closed
9 Feb 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.