Petition · Department for Transport
Negotiate UK-wide recognition of older person's bus passes
Closed
1,965 signatures
What the petition asks
I think senior citizens living close to the English, Scottish & Welsh borders are disadvantaged in how many local bus services they can use. Bus services run across borders and I think it would be easier and fairer if the bus pass covered the whole journey, and return, on all of these services.
I think it would be fairer for all if these passes could simply be used on any bus service in the UK. This could increase pensioner independence and travel opportunities, especially for those living in border areas.
Timeline
| 27 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,965
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
27 Mar 2025
Closed
27 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.