Provide free bus travel for under-22s in England

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Scotland and Wales already offer free or discounted bus travel for young people. We believe England should do the same to support equal access to transport, reduce emissions, and improve opportunities for young people.

We urge the Government to provide free bus travel for under-22s in England. Scotland’s National Entitlement Card has shown that free youth travel increases mobility, reduces emissions, and improves access to education, work, and wellbeing. This change would support equality, sustainability, and young people’s independence.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Fund free bus travel and increase rail fare discounts for those 22 and under
Fund free bus travel and increase rail fare discounts for those 22 and under

Timeline

9 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jul 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Jul 2025

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