Petition · Department for Transport
Fund free public transport for diagnosed autistic people
Closed
122 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like people with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to qualify for free use of public transport. I think this should require a verifiable diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and should be a physical item like a bus pass.
Some research suggests that autistic people may face particular areas of difficulty when driving. They are also more likely to be unemployed and can face particular issues accessing public transport. I believe that free public transport would make commuting more viable for autistic people, increasing their employment and quality of life. Around 700,000 people are diagnosed autistic in the UK, so I don't think the cost of this will be that high year to year.
Timeline
| 20 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
122
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
20 Jan 2025
Closed
20 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.